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Turning Point

Audiobook
THE BATTLE FOR MILNE BAY 1942 – JAPAN'S FIRST LAND DEFEAT IN WORLD WAR II AUTHOR OF 44 DAYS AND BARNEY GREATREX September 1942 marked the high-point of Axis conquest in World War II. In the Pacific, Japan's soldiers had seemed unstoppable. However, the tide was about to turn. On Sunday, 6 September 1942, Japanese land forces suffered their first conclusive defeat at the hands of the Allies. At Milne Bay in Papua New Guinea, a predominantly Australian force - including 75 Squadron (fresh from their action in 44 Days) - fought for two weeks to successfully defend a vital airstrip against a determined Japanese invasion. The victorious Australian army units were crucially supported by two other RAAF squadrons of Kittyhawks. The Battle for Milne Bay and victory for the Allies was a significant turning point in the Pacific War, but while it received worldwide publicity at the time, it has since been largely forgotten... It deserves to be remembered. Michael Veitch, actor, presenter and critically acclaimed author, brings to life the incredible exploits and tragic sacrifices of these Australian heroes in another fast-paced and thrilling tale.

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Publisher: Wavesound from W. F. Howes Ltd Edition: Unabridged

OverDrive Listen audiobook

  • ISBN: 9781528876001
  • File size: 253993 KB
  • Release date: August 1, 2019
  • Duration: 08:49:09

MP3 audiobook

  • ISBN: 9781528876001
  • File size: 254023 KB
  • Release date: August 1, 2019
  • Duration: 08:54:06
  • Number of parts: 8

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OverDrive Listen audiobook
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Languages

English

THE BATTLE FOR MILNE BAY 1942 – JAPAN'S FIRST LAND DEFEAT IN WORLD WAR II AUTHOR OF 44 DAYS AND BARNEY GREATREX September 1942 marked the high-point of Axis conquest in World War II. In the Pacific, Japan's soldiers had seemed unstoppable. However, the tide was about to turn. On Sunday, 6 September 1942, Japanese land forces suffered their first conclusive defeat at the hands of the Allies. At Milne Bay in Papua New Guinea, a predominantly Australian force - including 75 Squadron (fresh from their action in 44 Days) - fought for two weeks to successfully defend a vital airstrip against a determined Japanese invasion. The victorious Australian army units were crucially supported by two other RAAF squadrons of Kittyhawks. The Battle for Milne Bay and victory for the Allies was a significant turning point in the Pacific War, but while it received worldwide publicity at the time, it has since been largely forgotten... It deserves to be remembered. Michael Veitch, actor, presenter and critically acclaimed author, brings to life the incredible exploits and tragic sacrifices of these Australian heroes in another fast-paced and thrilling tale.

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