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Oboe One, Tarakan, 1945Condition: BRAND NEW ISBN: 9781923300361 Format: Trade paperback (US) Year: 2025 Publisher: Big Sky Publishing Description: In 1945, the small island of Tarakan off Borneo's coast became the unlikely stage for one of the Second World War's most gruelling campaigns. As part of General Douglas MacArthur's plan to liberate the Netherlands Indies, Australian soldiers launched Operation Oboe One, a mission to capture Tarakans airstrip. What was meant to
Condition: BRAND NEWISBN: 9781923300361
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2025
Publisher: Big Sky Publishing
Description:
In 1945, the small island of Tarakan off Borneo's coast became the unlikely stage for one of the Second World War's most gruelling campaigns. As part of General Douglas MacArthur's plan to liberate the Netherlands Indies, Australian soldiers launched Operation Oboe One, a mission to capture Tarakan’s airstrip. What was meant to last three weeks stretched into two months of bitter jungle warfare, claiming 240 Australian lives and 1,500 Japanese defenders. The airstrip’s strategic goal faltered, but the courage and sacrifice of those who fought there remain an untold story.
Through vivid narratives and exhaustive research, Oboe One brings this obscure battle to life, uncovering the grit and camaraderie of the Second Australian Imperial Force. These citizen soldiers faced dense jungles, hidden mines, and relentless enemy fire, embodying professionalism and resilience in the war’s final days. Their experiences reveal not just the hardships of combat, but the unique ethos of a generation shaped by a vanished Australia—an era of robust, unpolished camaraderie and quiet determination.
This compelling account revisits Tarakan through the eyes of its participants and confronts lingering questions about the campaign's necessity. Was it a strategic misstep or a justified sacrifice within the larger Pacific war effort? Tarakan challenges readers to remember the forgotten, honour the fallen, and understand the extraordinary men whose lives were forever marked by this brutal campaign.
For those seeking to explore the human cost of war, Oboe One is an essential tribute to courage, leadership, and the endu
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★★★★★ 5
Cool Caddy
Color: Hanging-silver
This is a cool little caddy, but it must have enough space around it, otherwise, it could easily get knocked off it's mounting bracket. The caddy body itself sits smoothly into two small arms that hold it up; however, it's not a snap on tight design, so if you knock it, it will easily dismantle into the sink. We have two small sinks, it works good for it, but must have it's own little space where there isn't too much movement around it. Jus saying, and the quality is good.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Well-Designed and Durable Sink Organizer for Daily Use
Color: Suction cup-Black
The sink caddy arrived on time and was securely packaged.
The stainless steel construction feels solid and resistant to rust.
It fits neatly inside the sink without taking up too much space.
The organizer holds sponges, brushes, and dishcloths in an orderly way.
Water drains easily, helping items dry faster and stay cleaner.
Installation was simple and did not require any tools.
The design blends well with most modern kitchen sinks.
It helps reduce clutter around the sink area during daily use.
Fit may vary depending on sink size and faucet placement.
Overall, this is a practical and well-made kitchen sink accessory that works as expected.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Good little rack for sink brushes and sponges.
Color: Suction cup-Black
A lightweight little rack, works just fine. It occasionally slides up out of the suction cups that connect it, hence the 4 star rating.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Looks good. Neat and out of the way.
Color: Suction cup-Black, Color: Suction cup-Black
The suction cups didn’t stick to my sink, but the plastic strip adhered well. My husband didn’t even notice it on our sink for half a day. That was the look I was going for!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2026
★★★★★ 3
Better than the plastic ones
Color: Suction Cup-white
Stays in place on sink wall. Unfortunately it’s not coated very well and is already showing rust
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Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2026