Attack On The Black Cat Track

Author : Max Carmichael
Publisher : Melbourne Books
ISBN 13 : 1925556042
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Attack on the Black Cat Track written by Max Carmichael and published by Melbourne Books. This book was released on 2018-11-01 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seven Australians and one New Zealander set out on an epic adventure to trek Papua New Guineaís remote Black Cat Track. As they make their first steps toward the track, they have no inkling of the disaster that will enfold them. Situated to the north of the Kokoda Track, the Black Cat Track is reputed to be much more demanding than its more famous neighbour, and these intrepid trekkers are keen to test themselves against its gruelling terrain. They share an avid interest in WWII military history, and with some excitement they learn that the Black Cat Track is littered with evidence of the savage battles between Australian and Japanese forces. The trekkers are also keen to experience the culture of the local people. Suddenly, events take a violent turn. Tribal tension erupts around them, and the trekking party is subjected to a horrifying attack. In its blood-stained aftermath a strong bond develops between the trekkers and the PNG porters. Ultimately, this is a story about culture shock, tragedy, heroism, generosity, and of an unlikely yet enduring bond of friendship that has develop out of a shared traumatic experience.ed traumatic experience.

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 562 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Forest and Stream written by and published by . This book was released on 1898 with total page 562 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book The Black Cat written by and published by . This book was released on 1918 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Louis Tracy
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 330 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book The Black Cat written by Louis Tracy and published by . This book was released on 1925 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Ian Howie-Willis
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1922896152
Total Pages : 371 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Operation Postern written by Ian Howie-Willis and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2024-01-03 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Japanese troops seized and brutally occupied New Guinea’s capital, Lae, for 18 months – until 16 September 1943. That day Australian soldiers retook the town against fierce resistance. Defeated, and after suffering huge losses, 8000 Japanese soldiers fled across the formidable 4000-metre mountains behind the town ; 2000 died on the nightmare trek. In a groundbreaking publication, independent professional historian Dr. Ian Howie-Willis unveils the untold story of 'Operation Postern' and its significant impact on the Pacific War. His latest book sheds light on the recapture of Lae, the capital of New Guinea, from Japanese forces on 16 September 1943. Through meticulous research, Dr. Howie-Willis brings to life the heroic efforts of Australian soldiers, the harrowing experiences of the Japanese retreat, and the often-overlooked plight of the Papua New Guinean village communities caught in the crossfire. Japanese troops had seized and ruthlessly occupied Lae for 18 months until the fateful day of the Australian soldiers' counteroffensive. Despite fierce resistance, the town was retaken, forcing the Japanese to retreat across treacherous 4000-meter mountains behind the area. Tragically, 2000 Japanese soldiers lost their lives during this nightmarish trek. Referred to as a turning point in the Pacific War, 'Operation Postern' shattered the Japanese belief that they could maintain control over the New Guinea mainland. Their continual retreat paved the way for subsequent successful Allied campaigns in the South-West Pacific theatre. However, victory came at a high cost, with over 2000 casualties within a fortnight for the Allies, while Japanese losses exceeded that number nearly fourfold. The exact toll on the Papua New Guinean village people remains unknown but undoubtedly significant. Dr. Howie-Willis challenges previous military histories that have marginalized the Papua New Guineans, highlighting their essential role as the "third party" to the conflict. By focusing on the village communities, he illuminates the horrific impact of the war on their lands and lives, offering a comprehensive and inclusive narrative. "Operation Postern" provides readers with an opportunity to revisit and reinterpret this crucial battle that shaped the course of history. Dr. Howie-Willis' extensive knowledge and meticulous attention to detail make this book a valuable contribution to the understanding of the Pacific War.

Author : Peter J. Dean
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1107470889
Total Pages : 341 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Australia 1943 written by Peter J. Dean and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2013-09-27 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By January 1943, Australia had emerged from the shadow of war in a strong position. The victories in 1942 at Kokoda, Guadalcanal, Buna, Gona and Sanananda had secured the northern coastlines of Papua and Australia. Australian forces were now poised for a full scale offensive to liberate New Guinea from the Japanese, the largest and most complicated operations in their history. Australia 1943 explores the high point of Australia's influence on operations and strategy in the South West Pacific, a campaign that has been traditionally overshadowed by the drama of Kokoda. It investigates critical operations from January 1943 to April 1944, including Salamaua, Lae/Nadzab, Finschhafen, Shaggy Ridge, the Markham Valley and the Huon Peninsula. Australia 1943 is the first detailed single-volume study of Australia's military operations in the Pacific during 1943 - Australia's 'finest hour' in the Second World War.

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 666 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book St. Nicholas written by and published by . This book was released on 1919 with total page 666 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Mark Johnston
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1107276314
Total Pages : 494 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book The Proud 6th written by Mark Johnston and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2009-01-19 with total page 494 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following Mark Johnston's acclaimed illustrated histories of the 7th and 9th Australian Divisions, this is his long-awaited history of the 6th Australian Division: the first such history ever published. The 6th was a household name during World War II. It was the first division raised in the Second Australian Imperial Force, the first division to go overseas and the first to fight. Its success in that fight, in Libya in 1941, indicated that the standard established in the Great War would be continued. General Blamey and nearly every other officer who became wartime army, corps and divisional commanders were once members of the 6th Division. Through photographs and an authoritative text, this book tells their story and the story of the proud, independent and tough troops they commanded.

Author : Phillip Bradley
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1107276330
Total Pages : 391 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book To Salamaua written by Phillip Bradley and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2010-07-29 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following on from his acclaimed book, The Battle for Wau, Phillip Bradley turns his attention to the Salamaua campaign - the first of the New Guinea offensives by the Australian Army in the Second World War. Opening with the pivotal air-sea battle of the Bismarck Sea, this important title recounts the fierce land campaign that was fought for the ridges that guarded the Japanese base at Salamaua. From Mount Tambu to Old Vickers and across the Francisco River, the Australians and their American allies fought a desperate struggle to keep the Imperial Japanese Army diverted from the strategic prize of Lae. To Salamaua covers the entire campaign in one volume for the first time. From the strategic background of the campaign and the heated conflicts, to the mud and blood of the front lines, this is the extraordinary story.

Author : Mary Mapes Dodge
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 592 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book St. Nicholas written by Mary Mapes Dodge and published by . This book was released on 1919 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: