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Peter fitzsimons has written bestselling biographies of nick farrjones, john eales, kim beazley and nancy wake. Conditions on the track were hellish rain was constant, the terrain close to inhospitable, food and ammunition supplies were practically nonexistent, and the men constantly battled malaria and dysentery, as well as the japanese. Jul 01, 2004 peter fitzsimons has written an excellent account of the kokoda campaign, from the chocos who struggled against the odds and their own commanders lack of confidence in their battle worthiness to the professional aif troops, especially the officers. Acclaimed bestselling author peter fitzsimons tells the kokoda story in a gripping, moving story for all australians. Peter fitzsimons books online qbd books australias premier. He has the distinction of being the only wallaby ever sent from the field against the all blacks. Peter fitzsimons, born in peats ridge, new south wales, 29 june, 1961, is a. Plus a free monthly audiobook chosen by our editors. Now, bestselling author peter fitzsimons tells the kokoda story.
More australians died in the months of fighting in papua, than in any other campaign of world war ii. Dec 16, 2010 kokoda ebook written by peter fitzsimons. Unlike gallipoli in world war 1, the battle of kokoda during 1942 in the papuan jungles and mountains was actually won, but at the cost of more australian lives than in any other battle in ww2. He is the author of a number of highly successful books, including kokoda, ned kelly, gallipoli and, most recently, burke and wills, as well as biographies of such.
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