Tides of Duty, livre ebook

A rare insider account of military leadership, command, and nation-building in Papua New Guinea’s Defense Force during its defining post-independence years.

Tides of Duty is a powerful account of leadership, service, and nation-building in Papua New Guinea.

From his early childhood growing up in military barracks at Taurama and Murray, to his formative years at Hohola Demonstration School and Gordons High School, Peter Ilau's journey reflects the shaping of discipline, identity, and purpose. His enlistment at the Goldie River Training Depot and progression through officer training at Igam Barracks marked the beginning of a distinguished military career.

Rising through the ranks of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force, Ilau served as a maritime officer during a defining period in the nation's post-independence history. His career spans operational deployments, leadership challenges, and institutional transformation within the PNGDF.

In 2001, he made history as the first naval officer appointed Commander of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force, a command he held until 2009.

More than a memoir, Tides of Duty offers a rare insider account of military leadership, command responsibility, and the strategic realities of the Pacific region.