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Description for Long Way Home
Paperback. Granqist's account of his wartime experiences adds another important chapter to the story of Australian World War II POWs while showcasing the spirit, humour, persistence, and ingenuity of an Aussie Digger. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1MBF; BG; BM; HBJM; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
Granqist's account of his wartime experiences adds another important chapter to the story of Australian World War II POWs while showcasing the spirit, humour, persistence, and ingenuity of a well trained soldier.
Granqist's account of his wartime experiences adds another important chapter to the story of Australian World War II POWs while showcasing the spirit, humour, persistence, and ingenuity of a well trained soldier.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Big Sky Publishing Australia
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
Newport, NSW, Australia
ISBN
9780980658224
SKU
V9780980658224
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-3
About
Charles Granquist grew up in a tent in Blaxland in the Blue Mountains. When war broke out in 1939 Granquist increased his age from 17 to 19 and joined the A.I.F. sailing with the 2/4th Battalion on board the Strathnaver to Egypt. He spent nearly four years as a POW and orchestrated a remarkable five escape attempts. Granquist is one ... Read more
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