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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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Size: 8, Color: Egret/Lavender/Multi
Okay im absolutely freaking obsessed with these shoes! These are so darn comfortable AND cute! Im going to be buying only these for sandals from here on out. Im short, like 5 ft. I like that these give me a little height, but while also being so stupid comfortable that I can wear them legit all day long. I have arthritis and my feet tend to swell if im not comfortable. So these are my new favorite shoe for sure!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Ehh they’re cute and cheap so I’m good with it
Almost hard to walk in because they’re so squishy. But they’re comfy and cute. Just takes some getting used to. I think the quality is pretty good considering I paid $20.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2026
★★★★★ 5
The best sandals ever
Size: 8, Color: Black/White, Size: 8, Color: Black/White
These are the most comfortable sandals for the summertime! Not only is the design totally 90's inspired but I also feel like I'm walking on a couple of bouncy clouds! You will not regret buying these!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Very pleased with these!
Size: 9, Color: Egret/Lavender/Multi
I wasn't sure about these, but have had good luck with other HEYDUDE shoes. So I ordered these. True to size. I'm pleasantly surprised. Very comfortable and cute. They don't look like the usual HEYDUDE frumpy shoes. But yet they provide the same comfort as frumpy HEYDUDES. (Nothing against frumpy HEYDUDES. I own a pair and wear them for comfort.)
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Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2026
★★★★★ 1
Runs large and too squishy of a sole
Size: 9, Color: Black/White
Why did you pick this product vs others?:
I really wanted to love these, but the fit was off, and the sole is extremely squishy, which on a platform shoe was nearly a disaster.
I wear an 8.5/9 in all my shoes. I got a size 9, and they were far too big. I also have wide feet and the straps still had excess room between the strap and the tops of my feet.
I tried the shoes on, took a few steps, and the sole was so squishy it felt like I was falling. If I had a size 8, instead of 9, maybe that would not have happened.
I ended up returning, but wish the fit was better as these are super cute shoes
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Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2025