The Guns of Muschu by Don Dennis

The Guns of Muschu by Don Dennis

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Tells the true story of the daring raid on the Japanese occupied island of Muschu, based on the diary of the only survivor of the raiding party, Mick Dennis. The aim of the raid was to reconnoiter the island's defences and naval guns that posed a threat to the Australian Navy, and to capture an officer for interrogation.

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The Guns of Muschu by Don Dennis

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.
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).
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ISBN 13 9781741148787
ISBN 10 1741148782
Title The Guns of Muschu
Author Don Dennis
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Allen & Unwin
Year published 2006-09-01
Number of pages 264
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.