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The Battle for Shaggy Ridge
The extraordinary story of the Australian campaign against the Japanese in New Guinea's Finisterre mountains in 1943-44
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The Battle for Shaggy Ridge
An enlightening re-examination of an important campaign following the experiences of the men from both sides.
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'You climb and climb . . . This is the field of battle . . . tonight some of us will be dead . . . You'll never forget Shaggy Ridge.' – Shawn O'Leary
From the killing ground of Kaiapit to the treacherous heights of the Finisterre Range, for four months in 1943-44, the Australian army fought to drive the Japanese from their mountain strongholds. The most formidable position was the fortress-like Shaggy Ridge, its steep sides rising sharply to a knife-edge crest where battle was joined on a one-man front.
Based on the accounts of over a hundred Australians, Americans, and Japanese who served on, around, and over the ridge, The Battle for Shaggy Ridge tells the story of this extraordinary struggle for control of the Ramu Valley in New Guinea.
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The Battle for Shaggy Ridge by Phillip Bradley has been positively received for its detailed and gripping narrative of a critical World War II battle. Reviewers have praised the author’s meticulous research and ability to vividly portray soldiers' experiences. The book is recommended for its in-depth analysis and compelling storytelling that brings historical events to life.
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ISBN: 9781760878672
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 31 August 2021
Country: Australia
Imprint: Allen & Unwin
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 153.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 435g
Pages: 328
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About the Author
PHILLIP BRADLEY, author of the ground-breaking Hell's Battlefield and D-Day New Guinea, is a leading Australian military historian. His extensive research on the battlefield, in the archives and with the veterans of the campaign has given him an intimate knowledge of the battle for Shaggy Ridge.
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