Turning Point
the battle for milne bay 1942 - japan's first land defeat in world war ii
$24.90
- Paperback
336 pages
- Release Date
27 July 2022
Summary
Turning Point: Australia’s Forgotten Victory at Milne Bay
The Battle for Milne Bay - Japan’s first defeat on land in the Second World War - was a defining moment in the evolution of the indomitable Australian fighting spirit. For the men of the AIF, the militia and the RAAF, it was the turning point in the Pacific, and their finest - though now largely forgotten - hour. Forgotten, until now.
In August 1942, Japan’s forces were unstoppable. Having conquered v…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780733648670 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0733648673 |
| Author: | Michael Veitch |
| Publisher: | Hachette Australia |
| Imprint: | Hachette Australia |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 27 July 2022 |
| Weight: | 300g |
| Dimensions: | 31mm x 198mm x 129mm |
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About The Author
Michael Veitch
Michael Veitch is well known as an author, actor and former ABC television and radio presenter. His books include the critically acclaimed accounts of Australian airmen in World War II, 44 Days, Heroes of the Skies, Fly, Flak, Barney Greatrex, Turning Point and The Battle of the Bismarck Sea. He lives in the Yarra Valley, outside Melbourne.
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