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.
By:
Don Dennis Imprint: Allen & Unwin Country of Publication: Australia Dimensions:
Height: 230mm,
Width: 152mm,
Spine: 22mm
Weight: 412g ISBN:9781741148787 ISBN 10: 1741148782 Pages: 264 Publication Date:01 September 2006 Recommended Age: From Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Don Dennis is the nephew of the sole survivor of the Muschu Island raid.
