Isbn: 9780473065317 - up the blue: a kiwi private's view of the second world war (2 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. 271 pages. Ex-library - cover slightly scuffed. Light tanning around page edges.In 1953, former 24th Battalion infantryman Roger Smith began writing about his l ife's great adventure: service during World War II with the Second New Zealand D ivision. Two years later the object of the exercise had been achieved - a book w as complete and the Devils of War were pushed firmly back into their box. Now, a fter 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 ordi nary Kiwi soldier, with atmospheric and chilling descriptions of the great battl es in North Africa and Italy. But there's a great deal more than that: Smith's s ensitive and moving story examines the psychological impact of war service: horr or, elation, homesickness, culture shock, mateship, trust, off-duty shenanigans, laughter, fear and tears. The crucible from which a generation of New Zealand m en was forged.…

Soft cover. Zustand: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 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.…