Up the Blue A Kiwi Private's View of the Second World War

Language: English

Published by Ngaio Press, 2000

0473065312 / 9780473065317

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Up the Blue A Kiwi Private's View of the Second World War By Roger Smith. Publisher: Ngaio Press, 2000, First Edition. SCARCE. Very good softback, no inscriptions, minor marks. 271 pages, illustrated. In 1953, former 24th Battalion infantryman Roger Smith began writing about his life's great adventure: service during World War II with the Second New Zealand Division. Two years later the object of the exercise had been achieved - a book was complete and the Devils of War were pushed firmly back into their box. Now, after almost half a century and the urging of his family, Roger Smith has agreed to release his extraordinary manuscript to a wider public, and his book has been published by Ngaio Press. UP THE BLUE tells of things as they were for the ordinary Kiwi soldier, with atmospheric and chilling descriptions of the great battles in North Africa and Italy. But there's a great deal more than that: Smith's sensitive and moving story examines the psychological impact of war service: horror, elation, homesickness, culture shock, mateship, trust, off-duty shenanigans, laughter, fear and tears. The crucible from which a generation of New Zealand men was forged. ALL PHOTOS ARE OF THE ACTUAL BOOK. All books are sent free by courier postage within New Zealand.…

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Title
Up the Blue A Kiwi Private's View of the Second World War
Author
Roger Smith
Publisher
Ngaio Press
Publication year
2000
Condition
Near Fine
Binding
Soft cover
Language
English
ISBN 10
0473065312
ISBN 13
9780473065317
Edition
1st Edition
Printing
1st Printing

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