MacArthur's victory : the war in New Guinea, 1943-1944 / Harry A. Gailey.
MacArthur's victory : the war in New Guinea, 1943-1944 / Harry A. Gailey.
MacArthur's victory : the war in New Guinea, 1943-1944 / Harry A. Gailey.
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Publisher
New York : Presidio Press, 2004.
Date
2004.
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N940.54265/1
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Language
English
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Physical content
x, 292 p. : ill., ports, plates ; 21cm.
Contents
1. Offensive preparations -- 2. The Australians defend Wau -- 3. The Bismarck Sea battle and cartwheel preliminaries -- 4. Salamaua-Lae operations -- 5. The occupation of Finschhafen -- 6. Command relations -- 7. Arawe and Cape Gloucester -- 8. Saidor and Shaggy Ridge -- 9. The Admiralty Islands gam...
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Publisher
New York : Presidio Press, 2004.
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
2004.
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"In March 1942, General Douglas MacArthur faced an enemy who, in the space of a few months, had captured Malaya, Burma, the Philippines, the Dutch East Indies, and, from their base at Raubaul in New Britain, threatened Australia. Upon his retreat to Australia, MacArthur hoped to find enough men and materiel for a quick offensive against the Japanes...
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MacArthur's victory : the war in New Guinea, 1943-1944 / Harry A. Gailey.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. ) and index.
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N940.54265/1
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74VKPV3V55bg
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ISBN
0345463862
9780345463869
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940.54265
MMS ID
991019624719702626
