On Shaggy Ridge
Author | : Phillip Bradley |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 336 |
Release | : 2004 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015060403857 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (57 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis On Shaggy Ridge by : Phillip Bradley
Download or read book On Shaggy Ridge written by Phillip Bradley and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study details the dramatic but little-known story of the 1943-44 Ramu Valley campaign in New Guinea that culminated in the battle for Shaggy Ridge. Drawing on the vivid recollections of over 140 veterans and the author's own journeys in the region, the book brings to life Japan's dogged defense of this razorback ridge and how they resisted the Autralians for over four months.