New Guinea 1942-44
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Author Description
Drawing on material that had only just been released when this book was originally published in 1981, this book provides a graphic account of the war which, to all intents and purposes, was fought on Australian soil against Australian people – a war which came to the very door of Australia itself. When the Japanese landed at Rabaul on 23 January 1942 it was the start of one of the fiercest campaigns of the war. On that day, with only a handful of badly trained troops, led by inexperienced officers, Australia faced its most serious threat yet. It was to be a campaign with all the ingredients of great drama – cowardice and extraordinary courage, untrained men becoming brave, skilful fighters, torture and unimaginable brutality. On the infamous Kokoda trail, men died in their hundreds, as the Japanese advanced on Port Moresby. And when the Japanese retreated, the advancing Australian troops learnt just how brutal the fighting had been.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the brutal and pivotal campaigns fought in New Guinea during World War II, focusing on the critical period of 1942-1944 and its profound impact on Australia. Drawing on newly released materials at the time of its original publication, Hall details the desperate defense against Japanese advances, which represented the most serious threat to Australia's security. The narrative explores the intense human drama of this conflict, from the infamous Kokoda Trail to the aftermath of the fighting, highlighting acts of both extreme brutality and remarkable courage.
THE SCOPE MAP
- Detailed accounts of the Japanese landings at Rabaul and the subsequent fierce campaigns.
- Analysis of Australia's initial defense with limited and inexperienced troops.
- Exploration of the intense fighting along the Kokoda Trail and its human cost.
- Examination of the brutal conditions and the transformation of untrained men into skilled fighters.
- Coverage of the period from 1942 to 1944, focusing on the war's impact on Australian soil and people.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
This work offers a graphic account of a critical period in World War II, emphasizing the direct threat to Australia. Its strength lies in its use of newly released materials from 1981, providing a detailed look at the campaigns in New Guinea. The book is noted for its portrayal of the intense human drama, including acts of extreme courage and brutality, making it a significant historical record of the conflict.
Page Count:
222
Publication Date:
2015-06-05
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis
ISBN-10:
1317431545
ISBN-13:
9781317431541
Non-Fiction
History
Pacific Theater
Military History
Australian History
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