Tarakan (160 results)

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The Lost Puzzler: Book 1 (The Tarakan Chronicles) This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The Puzzler's War: Book 2 (The Tarakan Chronicles) This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping.…

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A rich and vivid future Earth thats inventive and attention-grabbing in equal measure SFX Evokes classics of the genrethrowing in elements of Mad Max and Indiana Jones FINANCIAL TIMES A SAVAGE FUTURE. A VANISHED PAST. A MISSING KEY. Among the ruins of a civilization beyond their understanding, humanity clings to survival. Guilds vie for control of ancient cities, bandits ride glowing highways, and cyborg adventurers hunt for lost technology. In the City of Towers, once the heart of the fallen Tarakan empire, a historian searches for clues to explain the disappearance of Rafik, a young boy with extraordinary abilities a Puzzler. Marked with strange tattoos and gifted with a miraculous connection to Tarakan technology, Rafik could open doors inside the ruins, uncovering treasures and secrets. As Rafiks story is retold, it becomes clear that one lost boy may be the key to reviving a broken world or unleashing a new wave of devastation. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. …

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. The Lost Puzzler: The Tarakan Chronicles. Book.

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. In 1945, the small island of Tarakan off Borneo's coast became the unlikely stage for one of the Second World War's most gruelling campaigns. As part of General Douglas MacArthur's plan to liberate the Netherlands Indies, Australian soldiers launched Operation Oboe One, a mission to capture Tarakans airstrip. What was meant to last three weeks stretched into two months of bitter jungle warfare, claiming 240 Australian lives and 1,500 Japanese defenders. The airstrips strategic goal faltered, but the courage and sacrifice of those who fought there remain an untold story. Through vivid narratives and exhaustive research, Oboe One brings this obscure battle to life, uncovering the grit and camaraderie of the Second Australian Imperial Force. These citizen soldiers faced dense jungles, hidden mines, and relentless enemy fire, embodying professionalism and resilience in the wars final days. Their experiences reveal not just the hardships of combat, but the unique ethos of a generation shaped by a vanished Australiaan era of robust, unpolished camaraderie and quiet determination. This compelling account revisits Tarakan through the eyes of its participants and confronts lingering questions about the campaign's necessity. Was it a strategic misstep or a justified sacrifice within the larger Pacific war effort? Tarakan challenges readers to remember the forgotten, honour the fallen, and understand the extraordinary men whose lives were forever marked by this brutal campaign. For those seeking to explore the human cost of war, Oboe One is an essential tribute to courage, leadership, and the enduring echoes of an extraordinary Australian legacy. Detailed, thoughtful and highly readable - The Age A notable work, learned, detailed and absorbing - Bill Sweeting, Canberra & District Historical Society Journal Enthralling reading deserves to be widely read captures the spirit of mateship - Harry Powell, RSL Victoria a first-rate account - David Horner, Journal of the Australian War Memorial One of the best explanations Ive read of the place of such campaigns in our military history - Frank Cranston, Canberra Times a fitting history effectively portrays what battle is like - Graeme Faragher, The War Cry [written] with a Bean-like understanding of and empathy for ordinary people shows us a great deal about war and about Australians - Paul Macpherson, Archives and Manuscripts I attended the launch of this book and saw the considerable interest and approval that the author enjoyed from those veterans who had assisted him - Hugh Collis, Stand-To A scholarly work most thoroughly researched At the same time, it is sensitively written - Gordon Maitland, United Service Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Couverture souple. Condition: Moyen. Périodique CADRAN n° 17 Imprimé à Paris par les Services d'information Britanniques 1945 Couverture : « Plus rien à craindre » Des soldats australiens et américains après avoir libéré Tarakan rassurent une mère bornéenne. SOMMAIRE : LA GUERRE CONTRE LE JAPON (Les avances alliées en Birmanie et Bornéo amènent Singapour en vue). LA MOUSSON (Des soldats trempés jusqu'aux os libèrent enfin Rangoom, qui, pendant trois ans avait subi l'occupation japonaise. LE BATEAU QUI VEUT VIVRE. L'EFFORT FINANCIER DE LA GRANDE-BRETAGNE, par Gilbert Nollin. LA FRANCE PRODUIT DE LA PENICILLINE, par Henriette Chandet. ELECTIONS GENERALES EN GRANDE-BRETAGNE, par Charles Madge. LIVRES ANGLAIS AU TEMPS DE LA GUERRE par Maur, Guillaume-Linephty (Secrétaire-Général Honoraire du Musée du livre de Bruxelles). LES ENFANTS REVIENNENT par Rhoda Miller. FILM « César et Cléopâtre » de Bernard Shaw. 31 pages Format 33,5/26 ETAT : couverture abîmée, intérieur correct, ensemble assez satisfaisant. Périodique.…