Silent Feet: The History of 'Z' Special Operations 1942-1945
by G.B. Courtney
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J. & S.P. Austin, Australia, 1993. Softcover. Very Good +. Â Â AUSTRALIAN MILITARY HISTORYxii, 272 p. : ill., maps ; 27 cm. Includes bibliographical references (p. 268) and index.#141022/140823/130424For the first time to full story of the operations of Z Special Unit, behind Japanese lines is revealed. 'Silent Feet' highlights the foolish mistakes made by SRD headquarters in Melbourne, in asserting that their parties in Timor were operational, when in fact, they had been prisoners of the Japanese for many months. The inter-Allied distrust and bickering over the value of 'cloak and dagger' operations of Z Special Unit confirms the adage that nation states have no friends but only interests. The Privations of the Australian and British members of Z Special Unit, bring home the true nature of war in the jungle--constantly tracked by Japanese patrols, often beheaded when captured. By 1945, Z Special operatives demonstrated that a few well trained, audacious troops could exact a heavy toll of the Japanese Army. Colonel Courtney has spent many years sifting through Australian, Allied and Japanese records to produce the first comprehensive study of the secret operations of Z Special Unit. 'Silent Feet' is a new and fascinating review of a hidden part of Australia's military history. 'The blowpipe dart would fly silently on its way, burying itself in the rear-guard's back. Happily chattering to his comrade, the man immediately in front would continue his conversation for some time until he realised that he was receiving no reply ... The process would be repeated, the Dyaks moving silently inside the trail and parallel to the patrol.'Courtney, G. B. | World War, 1939-1945 -- Military intelligence -- Australia. | World War, 1939-1945 -- Commando operations -- Southeast Asia. | Intelligence officers -- Australia -- Biography. | World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, British. | AustralianSCARCE Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers since 1973. Elizabeth's family-owned business operates four branches in Perth CBD, Fremantle (WA), and Newtown (NSW). All orders are dispatched within 24 hours from our Fremantle Warehouse. All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street\, Fremantle WA. Softcover Very Good +
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- Elizabeth's Bookshops (AU)
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- Title
- Silent Feet: The History of 'Z' Special Operations 1942-1945
- Author
- G.B. Courtney
- Format/Binding
- Softcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good +
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0646129031
- ISBN 13
- 9780646129037
- Publisher
- J. & S.P. Austin, Australia
- Place of Publication
- Australia
- Date Published
- 1993
- Pages
- 273
- Keywords
- AUSTRALIAN MILITARY HISTORY (incl ANZAC), STAFF PICKS
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Elizabeth's Bookshops Australia. Bookdealers since 1973.
Elizabeth's Bookshops are one of Australia's largest second-hand bookshop operations, with 4 shops on both sides of the Australian continent.
For nearly 50 years, Elizabeth's have been major dealers in second-hand and out-of-print books.
Established in 1973, Elizabeth's Bookshops are now in Perth CBD, two shops in Fremantle (WA) and King Street, Newtown (NSW).
All orders are dispatched within 1 business day from our Fremantle Warehouse.
All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street, Fremantle Western Australia. (7 days a week) 08 9433 3236
Click & Collect (no postage cost!) is available at all branches.
Elizabeth's Bookshops are one of Australia's largest second-hand bookshop operations, with 4 shops on both sides of the Australian continent.
For nearly 50 years, Elizabeth's have been major dealers in second-hand and out-of-print books.
Established in 1973, Elizabeth's Bookshops are now in Perth CBD, two shops in Fremantle (WA) and King Street, Newtown (NSW).
All orders are dispatched within 1 business day from our Fremantle Warehouse.
All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street, Fremantle Western Australia. (7 days a week) 08 9433 3236
Click & Collect (no postage cost!) is available at all branches.
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