A Bastard of a Place: The Australians in Papua by Peter Brune – Allen & Unwin, 2004 – Softcover (Very Good Condition)

Author: Peter Brune
Publisher: Allen & Unwin, 2004
Format: Softcover
Pages: ix, 691 pages, with [20] pages of plates, illustrations, maps, and portraits
ISBN: 9781741144031
Condition: Very Good – Light shelf wear, small curl to bottom right-hand corner.

Book Overview:
A Bastard of a Place: The Australians in Papua by Peter Brune offers a compelling and detailed account of the Australian soldiers’ experience in Papua New Guinea during World War II, covering key battles such as Kokoda, Milne Bay, Gona, Buna, and Sanananda. This 2004 edition is a must-read for anyone interested in the Pacific War, Australian military history, or the bravery and sacrifices of soldiers in some of the most intense and grueling battles of the war.

Brune's meticulous research, combined with personal accounts and vivid descriptions, makes this book a definitive and powerful history of the Australian forces in Papua New Guinea.

Why You'll Love It:

• In-depth historical account of Australia's role in the Pacific during WWII

• Richly illustrated with maps, photographs, and portraits

• A powerful tribute to the soldiers who fought in one of the most challenging campaigns of World War II