Australian Commandos: Their Secret War against the Japanese in WWII (Stackpole Military History Series)
by A. B. Feuer
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Author: A. B. FeuerEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2006-04-10
ISBN: 0811732940
Number of pages: 194
Publisher: Stackpole Books
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Book Review: Excellent history book about Australia's jungle war with the Japanese
Summary: 4 Stars
A. B. Feuer uses first hand accounts coupled with his excellent style to bring you this down to earth, gritty, as-is account of a very brave group of Australians who, with the help of the US Navy Submarine Force, waged guerrilla war against the Japanese during World War II.
Facing disease, weather, natives of questionable loyalty, and of course the fierce Japanese enemy, these men were always outnumbered, always behind the lines, and always being hunted. Facing beheading if captured, they nevertheless were a constant thorn in the enemy side, tying down superior Japanese forces who were tasked with eliminating them. A. B. Feuer brings the reader into the action, not only relaying the fear and uncertainty of the operations, but also the camaraderie and occasional humor that the men experienced as well. A must-read for any WWII history buff.
Summary of Australian Commandos: Their Secret War against the Japanese in WWII (Stackpole Military History Series)
This is a fascinating account of Australia's M/Z commando unit and the part it played in the Southwest Pacific during World War II. M Unit personnel were secretly landed to set up coast-watching posts and radio stations to monitor Japanese shipping movements and bombing flights. Members of the Z Unit carried out raids in enemy-controlled areas and also attacked targets of opportunity. Many commandos were delivered on their missions by US Navy submarines that sneaked into dangerously shallow waters to put the men ashore. Other operatives were inserted by PT boats, Catalina aircraft, parachute, and snake boats.Japan Books
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