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The Ghost Mountain Boys
Their Epic March and the Terrifying Battle for New Guinea--The Forgotten War of the South Pacific
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This harrowing portrait of the terrifying Battle for New Guinea--the forgotten war of the South Pacific--is part war diary, part extreme adventure tale, and part biography of a group of men who fought to survive in an environment every bit as fierce as the enemy they faced.
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For military history fans; for readers of extreme adventure tales; for travellers and arm-chair travellers alike; for those interested in geography, ethnography, anthropology, and the history of exploration.
A harrowing portrait of a largely forgotten campaign that pushed one battalion to the limits of human suffering.
Despite their lack of jungle training, the 32nd Division's "Ghost Mountain Boys" were assigned the most gruelling mission of the entire Pacific campaign in World War IIβto march over the 10,000-foot Owen Stanley Mountains to protect the right flank of the Australian army during the battle for New Guinea. Reminiscent of the classics like Band of Brothers and The Things They Carried, The Ghost Mountain Boys is part war diary, part extreme-adventure tale, andβthrough letters, journals, and interviewsβpart biography of a group of men who fought to survive in an environment every bit as fierce as the enemy they faced. Theirs is one of the great untold stories of the war.
"Superb."
βChicago Sun-Times
"Campbell started out with history, but in the end he has written a tale of survival and courage of near-mythic proportions."
βAmerica in WWII magazine
"In this compelling and sprightly written account, Campbell shines a long-overdue light on the equally deserving heroes of the Red Arrow Division."
βMilitary.com
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The Ghost Mountain Boys by James Campbell is widely praised for its vivid and compelling retelling of one of World War II's grimmest but least documented campaigns, the Buna campaign in New Guinea. Critics highlight Campbell's detailed research and engaging narrative that brings to life the hardships faced by the 32nd Infantry Division, battling not only the Japanese but also extreme jungle conditions. The book is commended for its insightful portrayal of courage and sacrifice, making it an essential read for both military historians and those interested in gripping war stories.
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ISBN: 9780307335975
Publisher: Random House USA Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 30 September 2008
Country: United States
Imprint: Three Rivers Press
Illustration: 27 B&W PHOTOS; 4 MAPS
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 23.0mm
Width: 134.0mm
Height: 202.0mm
Weight: 315g
Pages: 416
About the Author
JAMES CAMPBELL mounted an expedition to New Guinea to retrace the route of the Ghost Mountain Boys and discovered a wilderness almost unchanged in more than sixty years. He is the author of The Final Frontiersman and has written for Outside magazine as well as many other publications.
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