Papua 1942-43
Papua 1942-43 by Charles Parker, published by iUniverse in May 2011, is a historical fiction novel that delves into the complexities of World War II. Set against the backdrop of Papua New Guinea, the story follows a daring mission gone awry, where two soldiers aim to establish a new radio station after Japanese forces have destroyed a vital one. One soldier, suffering from amnesia, finds himself lost in the dense jungle, unaware of his identity and the war surrounding him.
Readers will encounter a gripping narrative that intertwines the lives of three individuals affected by the chaos of war. As Joe grapples with his lost memories and encounters a Japanese soldier who has deserted, the story explores themes of identity and survival. Meanwhile, Mattie Billings, a newlywed in Australia, anxiously awaits news of her husband, Rick, who is also lost and unaware of his marital ties. This edition, comprising 156 pages, presents a vivid portrayal of action and adventure during a tumultuous period, inviting readers to reflect on the personal struggles faced by those caught in the turmoil of conflict.
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In Papua New Guinea, Japanese forces occupy much of the eastern shoreline and have destroyed a vital radio station needed by the Allied Forces for navigation. Now, a daring mission by two soldiers to create a new station has gone terribly wrong. As one man hangs from his parachute in the dense jungle, he suffers from amnesia. In the midst of World War II, he has no idea he is. After he is rescued by members of an indigenous tribe, “Joe” struggles to remember anything from his past. He meets a Japanese soldier who has gone AWOL, and Joe begins to wonder if he too is a soldier. Meanwhile, Mattie Billings, a newlywed living in Australia, patiently waits for any word about her husband, Rick, who is serving in the war. She has no idea that he is lost in a jungle with no recollection he is even married. Worse yet, the only one who knows what really happened in the skies above Papua New Guinea has been captured by the Japanese. As three people separated by the travesty of war struggle to be reunited, each must look deep within for the answers in order to survive.
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