Research Catalog

Title

On shaggy ridge : the Australian 7th in the Ramu Valley from Kaiapit to the Finisterre ranges / Phillip Bradley.

Author

Bradley, Phillip.

Publication

South Melbourne, Vic. ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2004.

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Details

Description

x, 284 p. : ill., maps; 24 cm.

Summary

• "On Shaggy Ridge details the dramatic but little known story of the 1943-44 Ramu Valley campaign in New Guinea. The book follows the Australian Seventh Division from the pivotal battle at Kaiapit through to the final assault on Shaggy Ridge. As if defending the ramparts of a medieval fortress, the Japanese entrenched themselves along this razorback ridge and resisted the Australian advance for over four months.".
• "Drawing on extensive records that are brought to life by the recollections of over 140 veterans, and illuminated by the author's own journeys to the region, Phillip Bradley brings the battlefield to the reader. The detailed story unfolds as it took place with maps and dramatic photos helping to complement the text. Without neglecting the key strategy and command issues, the book has been written from the soldier's viewpoint allowing the author to take readers on an unforgettable journey to the front line. Those who were there will never forget Shaggy Ridge, and now those who have only heard the name can learn the reasons why this campaign was so important."--BOOK JACKET.

Series Statement

The Australian army history series

Uniform Title

Australian Army history series.

Subjects

• 1939-1945
• World War > (1939-1945)
• Military history
• Papua New Guinea > History, Military
• World War, 1939-1945 > Regimental histories > Australia
• World War, 1939-1945 > Campaigns > Papua New Guinea
• Australia > Australian Army > Australian Division, 7th

Genre/Form

Military history

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references (p. 265-271).

Processing Action (note)

• committed to retain

Contents

A tragedy, a victory, and valour -- Kaiapit -- Into the finisterres -- Pallier's platoon -- Fighting for the knolls -- Onto Shaggy Ridge -- December -- The pimple -- The Green Desert -- January -- "You'll never forget Shaggy Ridge" -- Prothero -- To Kanikiryo.

ISBN

• 0195551001
• 0195553594 (pbk.)

LCCN

^^2004478030

OCLC

• 56601964
• SCSB-10567260

Owning Institutions

Harvard Library