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The Toughest Fighting in the World

George H. Johnston
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The speaker mentions George H. Johnston's book, which catalogs his dispatches as a war correspondent during the Kokoda campaign.

Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: Australian War correspondents
For: Readers interested in military history and personal accounts of warfare.
Key quote: It's only by realizing the difficulties our troops are facing that we shall be able to overcome them.
The host mentions 'The Toughest Fighting in the World' to highlight the firsthand accounts of soldiers during the Kokoda campaign. This book provides a vivid portrayal of the brutal conditions faced by troops, contrasting with more general military histories.