Harry A. Gailey's *Bougainville, 1943-1945* recounts the forgotten campaign on Bougainville Island during the Second World War. This vital operation saw Allied forces, primarily American, seize a strategic foothold to neutralise Rabaul, a key Japanese stronghold. The narrative follows the initial marine landings, the army's defence of the perimeter, and the eventual involvement of Australian forces.
It examines the gruelling conditions and intense combat faced by soldiers in the island's dense jungle terrain, as well as the significant naval engagements. The book offers insight into the strategic importance of Bougainville and its contribution to the broader Allied effort in the Pacific theatre, highlighting the island's role in securing airbases for attacks on Rabaul.
Used (good, see images, minor cover wear, handwritten name, and some initial pages marking) Softcover ISBN 9780813190471
