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The ridge and the river

by T. A. G. Hungerford

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A powerful novel of jungle warfare based on T. A. G. Hungerford's experiences as a commando on the island of Bougainville towards the end of the Second World War. The story follows an Australian patrol of a dozen men sent to reconnoitre a Japanese position. After two of the Australians are injured, the patrol must find a way back to base, through the hostile jungle, evading the Japanese and ensuring their wounded reach safety.

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ALS Gold Medal (Winner – 1952)

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Australia's Greatest Books (1952)

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Important events: World War II (1939 | 1945); World War II, Pacific Theater (1941-12-07 | 1945-09-02); New Guinea Campaign (1942-01-23 | 1945-08)

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Genres: Fiction and Literature, Historical Fiction
DDC/MDS: 823.3 — Literature & rhetoric English & Old English literatures English fiction 1558-1625
LCC: PR9619.3 .H787 .R53 — Language and Literature English English Literature English literature: Provincial, local, etc.
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Published: 1979
Genres: Fiction and Literature, Historical Fiction
DDC/MDS: 823.3
LCC: PR9619.3 .H787 .R53

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