
The Guns of Muschu
The Story of the One Australian Who Survived the Raid on the Island of Muschu in 1945
Don Dennis(Author)
Allen & Unwin (Publisher)
Published on 1. September 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
264 pages
978-1-74114-878-7 (ISBN)
Description
During the night of 11 April 1945, eight Australian Z Special commandos landed on Japanese-held Muschu Island, off the coast of New Guinea. Their mission was to reconnoitre the island's defences and confirm the location of two concealed naval guns that commanded the approaches to Wewak Harbour.But the secret mission went horribly wrong. Unknown to them, their presence had been discovered within hours of their landing. With no means of escape, the island became a killing ground.Nine days later, on the New Guinea mainland, the only survivor staggered back through the Japanese lines to safety.This is the remarkable true story of that survivor.
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Language
English
Place of publication
St Leonards NSW
Australia
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
358 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-74114-878-7 (9781741148787)
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Don Dennis
The Guns of Muschu
The Story of the One Australian Who Survived the Raid on the Island of Muschu in 1945
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09/2006
Allen & Unwin
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Person
Don Dennis is the nephew of Mick Dennis, the central character in this book. He is a former army officer, serving in Vietnam, and is the author of One Day at a Time (UQP 1992) and co-author of The Antipodes Deterrent (Lynx 1989).