{"title":"Peter Monteath","description":"\u003cp\u003ePeter Monteath is a distinguished author and historian known for his insightful and meticulously researched works on history and military topics. His writings skillfully weave together narratives that bring past events to life, making them accessible and engaging for both scholars and casual readers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the collection featuring Monteath's work, you'll find captivating titles such as \u003cem\u003eBattle on 42nd Street\u003c\/em\u003e, a remarkable exploration of key historical events that have shaped modern history. His books delve into the complexities of warfare and politics, offering readers in-depth perspectives enriched by Monteath's expertise in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a history enthusiast or new to the genre, Peter Monteath's books provide an enlightening journey through pivotal moments in history and military events. Discover how past events continue to influence our world today through the compelling narratives crafted by Monteath.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"battle-on-42nd-street-by-dr-peter-monteath-9781742236032","title":"Battle on 42nd Street","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt what point does the will to survive on the battlefield give way to bloodlust?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe battle for Crete was at once the most modern and the most ancient of wars. For a week, Australian and New Zealand forces were relentlessly hammered from the skies by the Luftwaffe and pursued across Crete by some of the most accomplished and best equipped forces Hitler could muster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the morning of 27 May 1941, however, all that was about to change. When a unit of German mountain troops approached the Allies' defensive line—known as 42nd Street—men from the Australian 2\/7th and 2\/8th Battalions, along with New Zealanders from several battalions, counter-attacked with fixed bayonets. By the end, German bodies were strewn across the battlefield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAcclaimed historian Peter Monteath draws on recollections and records of Australian, New Zealand, British, and German soldiers and local Cretans to reveal the truth behind one of the bloodiest battles of the Second World War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is military history at its best: deeply researched, powerfully told, and proving that the essence of war is men killing other men. - Joan Beaumont\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46848513802476,"sku":"9781742236032","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8262003482808.jpg?v=1758983747"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/peter-monteath.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}