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Milne Bay 1942: The Story of 'Milne-Force'.
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Milne Bay 1942: The Story of 'Milne-Force'. Hardcover - 2000

by Baker, Clive and Knight, Greg (researched by)

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  • Hardcover

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Sydney: Australian Military History Publications., 2000. HEAVY. Pictorial card. x, 496pp, illustrated throughout witih b/w photos, maps, 13 appendices: Australian Infantry; Australian Gunners and support units; RAAF Units; American forces; Japanese forces: Civilians, small boats, ships, shipping; General Clowes' Report; Japanese orders and reports; Webb Royal Commission into atrocities; Breaking the Japanese code; Malaria; the prose of war; addendum, bibliograpphy, glossary, indexes of events, names, and Units. Ex-library with usual stamps, labels, etc with tape repair to cover and covered with adhesive clear plastic (contact). Not a pretty copy but complete and serviceable.The book gives a comprehensive and graphic account of Milne Force, outlining the general situation in the South West Pacific at the time, the decision to garrison Milne Bay, and the build up of Milne Force. Japan's first military defeat on land. More than 200 veterans assisted the authors in their research. In the New Guinea Campaigns series.. Fourth Edition, Revised.. Hard Cover. Fair. 4to. Ex-Library.
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  • Title Milne Bay 1942: The Story of 'Milne-Force'.
  • Author Baker, Clive and Knight, Greg (researched by)
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition Fourth Edition, Revised.
  • Condition Used - Fair
  • Publisher Australian Military History Publications., Sydney
  • Date 2000
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 053201
  • ISBN 9780646054056

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