The Rat: Hmas Ararat 1943-1945
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Gordon Broom
Binding: Paperback
Published: Bookmark Publishing House, Guildford WA, 1992
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This historical account chronicles the wartime experiences aboard HMAS Ararat, a Bathurst-class corvette, during its service from 1943 to 1945. Gordon Broom, a crew member, provides a firsthand perspective on the ship's operations, including convoy escort duties and anti-submarine warfare in the Pacific and Australian waters. The narrative details the daily life of the sailors, the challenges they faced, and the camaraderie forged amidst the perils of World War II. It offers a vivid and authentic portrayal of naval service during a critical period in history.
Author: Gordon Broom
Binding: Paperback
Published: Bookmark Publishing House, Guildford WA, 1992
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This historical account chronicles the wartime experiences aboard HMAS Ararat, a Bathurst-class corvette, during its service from 1943 to 1945. Gordon Broom, a crew member, provides a firsthand perspective on the ship's operations, including convoy escort duties and anti-submarine warfare in the Pacific and Australian waters. The narrative details the daily life of the sailors, the challenges they faced, and the camaraderie forged amidst the perils of World War II. It offers a vivid and authentic portrayal of naval service during a critical period in history.