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Kokoda

75th Anniversary Edition
By Peter FitzSimons
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Kokoda by Peter FitzSimons is a gripping account of the pivotal World War II battle that took place on the Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea. It highlights the bravery and resilience of the Australian soldiers as they confronted Japanese forces under extraordinarily challenging conditions. By weaving together personal stories and historical details, the book offers a compelling narrative of courage and endurance in the face of adversity.
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This book may appeal to you if you have an interest in profound tales of heroism and endurance during World War II. It's an engaging narrative that delves into the dramatic and gruelling events faced by soldiers in the Pacific Theatre, capturing both the strategy and the humanity of this crucial wartime campaign.

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Kokoda

Updated edition - with a new foreword by Peter FitzSimons.

A superb blend of authority and gripping storytelling - history at its best.

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For Australians, Kokoda is the iconic battle of World War II, yet few people know just what happened - and just what our troops achieved. Now, bestselling author Peter FitzSimons tells the Kokoda story in a gripping, moving story for all Australians.

Conditions on the track were hellish - rain was constant, the terrain close to inhospitable, food and ammunition supplies were practically non-existent and the men constantly battled malaria and dysentery, as well as the Japanese.

Kokoda was a defining battle for Australia - a small force of young, ill-equipped Australians engaged a highly experienced and hitherto unstoppable Japanese force on a narrow, precarious jungle track - and defeated them.

'An engrossing narrative, beautifully controlled by a master storyteller' - Sydney Morning Herald

'This reads like fiction, but it is all fact' - Lieutenant Allan 'Kanga' Moore, 39th Battalion.

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Kokoda by Peter FitzSimons is widely praised for its compelling and immersive narrative, with critics noting the author's skill in masterfully weaving history into a story that captures the vivid details and dramatic experiences of the time. The book has been commended for reading with the intensity of fiction while remaining true to factual events, offering a profound insight into the experiences of those who fought.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780733619625

Publisher: Hachette Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 November 2010

Country: Australia

Imprint: Hachette Australia

Illustration: 3x8pp 1c

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 47.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 233.0mm

Weight: 690g

Pages: 512

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Education & Reference European History Global History History & Military Military History Non-Fiction Peter FitzSimons

About the Author

Peter FitzSimons is well known as a journalist, TV personality and author. His bestsellers include NANCY WAKE, NED KELLY, BATAVIA, EUREKA and KOKODA. He lives in Sydney and loves talking to the media - any media, anywhere - as much as they love talking to him.

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