Wau: 1942-43

by Phillip Bradley

Based on a detailed analysis of the battlefield, this book outlines how the victory at Wau was achieved and demonstrates how determined leadership can turn the tide of battle. Throughout most of 1942, the Australian Army fought a series of commando actions to keep the Japanese at bay in the Wau - Salamaua area of New Guinea. The Australian commando operation against Salamaua in June 1942 is still considered to be 'the perfect raid'. Following other...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0980777402
• ISBN13: 9780980777406
• Release Date: March 2016
• Publisher: Big Sky Publishing
• Length: 173 Pages