The Yanks are Coming

Bioletti, Harry, Illustrated by Photos, Maps

Edité par Auckland: Random House, 1995, Auckland, 1995

A propos de cet article

Card Covers. None. 1st Reprint. 23cm By 15,5cm. This book, sub-titled "The American Invasion of New Zealand 1942-44," provides a detailed account of the impact of the arrival in NZ of US troops in large numbers to train, establish bases, source supplies, build camps and hospitalsas part of the war effort against the Japanese. While many of those who left to fight in the Pacific did not return,s others did to the hospitals or for R and R. The US "invasion" engendered a host of new experiences for the people of a country that had previously been remote from Americal influences. This study is a reminder of the perilous days before the Japanese tide began to receed. It covers well the military, social and cultural conseqences of the US forces. This copy a first reprint of the 1989 first edition. 210 pages including appendices, index. B/W photos throughout, four maps. Pictorial card cover NF, ditto the text block. N° de réf. du vendeur 002278

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : The Yanks are Coming

Éditeur : Auckland: Random House, 1995, Auckland

Date d'édition : 1995

Reliure : Soft Covers

Illustrateur : Photos, Maps

Etat : NF

Etat de la jaquette : None

Edition : 1st reprint