by Philip Bradley
Hardcover, 384 pages
Cambridge University Press, 2008
ISBN: 978-0521896818
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New Guinea's Frontline 1942-1943
The inland village of Wau is located in the center of New Guinea. After the Japanese failure on the Kokoda Trail, they attempted to capture Wau to turn the tide of battle in their favor. From their beachead at Salamaua they marched inland.
For the first time the full story of the battle at Wau is told from over 70 veterans from the campaign and on his own visits to the battlefield and area. Beginning with the early commando operations in Salamaua, the story unfolds with the burning of Wau, the clashes around Mubo, Japanese convoys to Lae and the United States aerial operations over Wau.
The battle is centered around holding Wau Airfield open for the arrival of vital reinforcements that secured an Allied victory.
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Television New Zealand April 18, 2008Read interview with author Phil Bradley
