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Kokoda (by Peter FitzSimons)

By: Peter FitzSimons
Narrated by: Lewis FitzGerald
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For Australians, Kokoda is the iconic battle of World War II, yet few people know just what happened and just what our troops achieved. Now, best-selling author Peter FitzSimons tells the Kokoda story in a gripping, moving story for all Australians.

Conditions on the track were hellish - rain was constant, the terrain close to inhospitable, food and ammunition supplies were practically non-existent, and the men constantly battled malaria and dysentery, as well as the Japanese. Kokoda was a defining battle for Australia - a small force of young, ill-equipped Australians engaged a highly experienced and hitherto unstoppable Japanese force on a narrow, precarious jungle track - and defeated them.

©2005 Peter FitzSimons (P)2013 Audiobook recording produced by Evan Croker. Military War
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Would you listen to Kokoda (by Peter FitzSimons) again? Why?

Yes
An incredible tale of human endurance and fortitude

What other book might you compare Kokoda (by Peter FitzSimons) to, and why?

Torbruk was similarly inspiring. This writer rates equal to the other great military history writers such as Ambrose and Hastings

What about Lewis FitzGerald’s performance did you like?

Accent gave credence to the story

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Respect for all those who endured so many hardships and terrors to secure our future

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Completely captivated listened to this intensely whilst driving on holiday over 2 days.
Absorbed into the moment throughout and left at times as exhausted emotionally as those being spoken about. A great listen.

Captivating

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Wonderfully narrated and a unique perspective on a fascinating campaign. A must-listen for any history fans that enjoy learning about the Pacific theatre.

Hilarious, gripping, and very informative!

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Didn’t know much about the Kokoda campaign and this book definitely filled in the blanks. I’d listened to FitzSimons’ Tobruk book not long ago and as it was excellent also, I thought I’d give this one a go too. It did not disappoint.

Great listen

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I have read and listened to many of Peter Fitzsimon's books and have enjoyed them all.This tale of bravery under terrible conditions by the poorly resourced diggers is superbly read and for me as a Pom opened my eyes to a little known chapter in the Pacific war.Watched the2006 film Kokoda,on You tube last night after finishing the audible reading (which was excellent).Peter Fitzsimons really does capture the language of the soldiers on the ground or mud.
I'm going to download another of his books today.

Courage and Mateship

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Facts and life stories about people who must be remembered and praised for evermore.
Really incredible and I am in awe

Learned so much

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