A sappers' war : how the legendary Aussie tunnel rats fought the Vietcong
Thomson, Jimmy2012
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They were the forward scouts, the mine clearers, the bridge builders, and the tunnel rats. They were right at the sharp end of the action. They were the legendary Aussie Sappers, the army engineers, who were everywhere in the fighting against the Vietcong
Main title:
A sappers' war : how the legendary Aussie tunnel rats fought the Vietcong / by Jimmy Thomson with Sandy MacGregor
Author:
Imprint:
Crows Nest Allen & Unwin 2012
Collation:
270 p. 8 p. of plates illustrations (some colour)
Contents:
The teamThe original Tunnel RatsTunnels and bunkersSplinter teams and mini-teamsOn patrolThe more things change ...Foot soldiersCoral, balmoral and beyondKnow your enemyLandmines don't take sidesThe song that shook a nationWith tanks ...Black SaturdayClearing the minefiledsSin city --The tethered goatLand-clearingBuilding bridgesHearts, minds ... and a little bearThey also serve ...SappernuityFunny you should say that ...The final days
ISBN:
9781743310557 (pbk)
Dewey class:
959.7043 SAP
Local class:
959.7043
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
6544
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Nonfiction | 959.7043 SAP | Available |