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Shadows on the Track

Military personnel, discover the untold stories of Australian medical heroes in Papua during WWII. Read more..

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Discover the untold story of the Australian soldiers' medical campaign in Papua. Shadows on the Track sheds light on their struggles, successes, and sacrifices during the Kokoda Track battles.

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SKU:BN53264

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SKU:
BN53264

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Product Group 2, Product Group 3, Organisation,

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Product Group 2:
Collectables & Gifts
Product Group 3:
Books
Organisation:
Army
Brand Group 2:
Military Shop

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At Templeton's Crossing in October 1942, Private Nick Kennedy paused to write in his diary about the devastating impact of war on young lives. Serving as a nursing orderly with the 2/4th Australian Field Ambulance, Kennedy witnessed firsthand the futility of the conflict.

The Australian Army was ill-prepared for the medical challenges of the Papua campaign, resulting in a staggering number of casualties. Over 30,000 soldiers fell ill or contracted tropical diseases, while approximately 6,000 lost their lives or were wounded during the six-month campaign. While these statistics have often been attributed to the harsh conditions of Papua, this book challenges that notion. While death and disease were inevitable, the extent of the suffering could have been mitigated.

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