A Very Rude Awakening: The Night The Japanese Midget Subs Came To Sydney Harbour
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: Peter Grose
Binding: Paperback
Published: Allen & Unwin, 2007
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Bumped bottom corner.
This compelling work of military history chronicles the dramatic events of May 31, 1942, when Japanese midget submarines launched a daring and unexpected attack on Sydney Harbour. The narrative vividly reconstructs the chaos and confusion of that fateful night, detailing the strategic implications and the immediate aftermath for the city and its inhabitants. It uncovers the bravery of those who responded and the vulnerabilities exposed by the audacious raid. The account presents a gripping examination of a pivotal moment in Australia's wartime experience, illustrating how a peaceful night transformed into a battleground.
Author: Peter Grose
Binding: Paperback
Published: Allen & Unwin, 2007
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Bumped bottom corner.
This compelling work of military history chronicles the dramatic events of May 31, 1942, when Japanese midget submarines launched a daring and unexpected attack on Sydney Harbour. The narrative vividly reconstructs the chaos and confusion of that fateful night, detailing the strategic implications and the immediate aftermath for the city and its inhabitants. It uncovers the bravery of those who responded and the vulnerabilities exposed by the audacious raid. The account presents a gripping examination of a pivotal moment in Australia's wartime experience, illustrating how a peaceful night transformed into a battleground.