We Lived With Danger: A History Of The Australian Corvette Hmas Stawell (J348) 1943-1945

We Lived With Danger: A History Of The Australian Corvette Hmas Stawell (J348) 1943-1945

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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: Geoff Brooks
Binding: Paperback
Published: G. Brooks., 1994

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Slight sun-fading to front of cover.

We Lived With Danger: A History Of The Australian Corvette Hmas Stawell (J348) 1943-1945 chronicles the harrowing wartime service of the HMAS Stawell, an Australian corvette, from its commissioning in 1943 through the end of World War II. This compelling historical account details the ship's vital role in convoy escort duties and anti-submarine warfare across treacherous waters. It presents a vivid picture of the daily lives and challenges faced by the crew, illustrating their courage and resilience amidst constant peril. The narrative uncovers the strategic importance of these smaller naval vessels and their significant contributions to the Allied war effort. This authoritative work offers a meticulous record of a crucial period in Australian naval history.

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Description

Author: Geoff Brooks
Binding: Paperback
Published: G. Brooks., 1994

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Slight sun-fading to front of cover.

We Lived With Danger: A History Of The Australian Corvette Hmas Stawell (J348) 1943-1945 chronicles the harrowing wartime service of the HMAS Stawell, an Australian corvette, from its commissioning in 1943 through the end of World War II. This compelling historical account details the ship's vital role in convoy escort duties and anti-submarine warfare across treacherous waters. It presents a vivid picture of the daily lives and challenges faced by the crew, illustrating their courage and resilience amidst constant peril. The narrative uncovers the strategic importance of these smaller naval vessels and their significant contributions to the Allied war effort. This authoritative work offers a meticulous record of a crucial period in Australian naval history.