The Guns of Muschu is a 2006 novel by Australian author Don Dennis based on the diary of Sapper Mick Dennis, who was the sole survivor of Operation Copper, a daring raid on the Japanese occupied island of Muschu in 1945 which was carried out by members of the Z Special Unit during World War II.[1][2][3]
| Author | Don Dennis |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Adventure, military |
| Publisher | Allen & Unwin |
Publication date | May 31, 2016 |
| Publication place | Australia |
| Pages | 264 |
| ISBN | 9781741148787 |
Author Don Dennis was the nephew of Mick Dennis, the central character in the novel.[4]
Synopsis
editDuring the night of 11 April 1945, eight Australian Z Special commandos landed on Japanese-held Muschu Island, off the coast of New Guinea. Their mission was to reconnoitre the island's defences and confirm the location of two concealed naval guns that commanded the approaches to Wewak Harbour.
But the secret mission goes horribly wrong. Unknown to them, their presence had been discovered within hours of their landing. With no means of escape, the island became a killing ground.
Nine days later, on the New Guinea mainland, the only survivor Mick Dennis staggered back through the Japanese lines to safety.
Film adaptation
editIn April 2024, a film adaption of The Guns of Muschu was announced as being in development with a screenplay written by Tom Broadhurst and Jack Brislee, to be directed by Matthew Holmes.[5][6]
References
edit- ^ "The Guns of Muschu". Allen & Unwin. Retrieved 11 August 2024.
- ^ "The Guns of Muschu / Don Dennis". National Library of Australia. Retrieved 11 August 2024.
- ^ "Pacific World War II Reviews". Pacific Wrecks. 13 July 2024. Retrieved 11 August 2024.
- ^ "Guns of Muschu". ABC. 24 September 2006. Retrieved 11 August 2024.
- ^ "Cast Assembled for 'The Guns of Muschu' Australian Wartime Survival Film". Variety. 23 April 2024. Retrieved 11 August 2024.
- ^ "Matthew Holmes eyes FNQ shoot for WW2 film 'The Guns of Muschu' starring Ben Hall". Inside Film. 23 April 2024. Retrieved 11 August 2024.