Macarthur&Apos S Papua New Guinea Offensive 1942-1943: Rare Photographs From Wartime Archives Jon Diamond Pen Sword Military Αγγλικά Βιβλία Arts Art

The Japanese Seizure Of Rabaul On New Britain In January 1942 Directly Threatened Northern Australia And As A Result General Douglas Macarthur Took Command Southwest Pacific Area July Attacked South Across Owen Stanley Mountain Range Thanks To Hasty Deployment Australian Militiamen Veteran Imperial Force Troops Were Halted At Ioribaiwa Ridge Just 27 Miles From Port Moresby Macarthur\ S Priority Was Regain Northeast Guinea Capture Airfields Buna Re-Occupation Gona Sanananda Point Pre-Requisites Allied Offensive Opened 16 November With Infantrymen Light Tanks Alongside Us 32Nd Infantry Division Overcoming Inhospitable Terrain Tropical Conditions Proved Toughest Challenges It Remains An Achievement Highest Order That Campaign Ended Successfully 22 1943 This Account Its Clear Text Superb Imagery Is Worthy Tribute Those Who Fought All Too Often Died There Σελίδες: 240 Διαστάσεις: 18 9X18 9Cm