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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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★★★★★ 1
Bad Qualify - Toxic Plastic, Not Good or Safe
Size: Small, Color: Purple
These are toxic micro-plastic toys. They are especially bad for teething puppies sharp teeth. Within an hour of playing, pieces began to chip off and easily falling apart.
If you don’t heed this warning to buy something else, at least monitor your dog when in use, never leave unattended and plan to throw them away when they start to break down.
It’s a shame because the set is really cute and has ideal texture my dog loved with a nice variety of shapes. Not worth the risk though for a member of the family.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2026
★★★★★ 4
its okay
Size: Small, Color: Green
This set of 4 puppy toys is overall decent and a good option for light play. The toys are cute, soft, and my puppy enjoyed playing with them right away. They are great for gentle chewing, carrying around, and interactive play, especially for younger or less aggressive puppies.
However, if your dog is very active or a strong chewer, these toys don’t last very long. In our case, they started to tear fairly quickly with regular play. They’re definitely not indestructible and won’t hold up well for high-energy dogs who like to chew hard.
Overall, I’d say these toys are fine for the price and okay for casual use, but they’re better suited for calmer puppies rather than very active ones. If your puppy loves intense chewing, you may need something more durable.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Excellent
Size: Small, Color: Blue
Excellent
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Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2026
★★★★★ 3
Fair product. Not for heavy chewer
Size: Small, Color: Pink
Not for a heavy cheer. Some of the set was easily broken
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Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2026
★★★★★ 5
teething life saver
Size: Small, Color: Pink
these toys were a lifesaver when my dog was teething in her puppy phase! they’re so durable and lasted forever. one of the only toys that lasted through her puppy phase and didn’t get absolutely destroyed!
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Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2026