Signed by Author on fpd. Novel tells story of William Maclen, Fred Moffitt and their mates who joined the Australian army to fight in Vietnam. Describes their training at Puckapunyal and subsequent action in Korea and Vietnam. Explores the experience of Australian fighting men, their courage, humour and initiative. Author who was born in Western Australia in 1934, enlisted as an Infantryman in Perth in 1951 and served in Korea, Malaya, Vietnam, New Guinea and Singapore. pp. vi, 346 #09019