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Kokoda

By: Paul Ham
Narrated by: Peter Byrne
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 In a unique and balanced portrayal, renowned journalist Paul Ham recounts both the Australian and Japanese perspectives of the events on the hellish Papuan jungle trail where thousands fought and died during World War II. It was a war without mercy, fought back and forth along 90 miles of river crossings, steep inclines and precipitous descents, with both sides wracked by hunger and disease, and terrified of falling into enemy hands. Defeat was unthinkable: the Australian soldier was fighting for his homeland against an unyielding aggressor; the Japanese ordered to fight to the death in a bid to conquer ′Greater East Asia′. Paul Ham captures the spirits of those soldiers and commanders who clashed in this war of exceptional savagery, and tells of the brave souls on both sides of the campaign whose courage and sacrifices must never be forgotten.©2004 Paul Ham (P)2010 Bolinda Publishing Military World War Solider Imperial Japan
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Another very well written account of this particular conflict. Paul Ham has become one of my favourite writers and Peter Byrne does a brilliant job with the narration. I have never been disapointed by anything from these two guys, well worth a listen, and if you like this look for 'THE AUSTRLIAN WAR' by the same Paul Ham. an account of the australian 'digger' in Vietnam.

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A brilliantly put together story of anecdotal accounts and documentary evidence gathered by the author.
Not an adventure story in the true meaning of the word,but one that the reader can fully immerse himself, reliving the bloody battles fought by the Australian Armed Forces.
So vividly outlined,one could almost smell the jungle,the stench of death and marvel at the poor leadership that cost so men young men their lives.A first class read.
W Granfield.England.

A Most Enlightening read

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As a Brit who has little knowledge of the PNG campaign this book was a wonderful insight into this bloody and miserable theatre of war.

The narrator helped bring it to life with his Aussie accent and at times comical Japanese accent.

I recommend this book to all WW2 enthusiasts especially all British readers. We have so much to thank our cousins in the commonwealth.

I do much want to trek the Kokoda trail after listening to this book.

Wonderful insight into the PNG campaign

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I was interested in this campaign after seeing an episode of World at War. The detail in this book was superb. Whilst I am British, if I was Australian I would so want to read this as it marks possibly the first time Australia stood up to the “mother country” and defined itself.
The roles played by McArthur and Blamey were exposed really well.
This would make any Australian really proud.

Excellent

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I am amazed how insular my world view is. The sacrifice of life is vividly written and the acts of bravery described Listening on the bus made me cry, The tales of back stabbing military high commands and policticl in fighting. made me angry

Expanding my world

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