The Bells Of Sunda Strait
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
In the dark, desperate hours of February 1942, the Sunda Strait became the grave of some of the most gallant ships and men of the Allied navies — and The Bells of Sunda Strait by David Burchell resurrects that harrowing night with gripping, unrelenting intensity. Set against the catastrophic naval battle that saw HMAS Perth and USS Houston overwhelmed by a vastly superior Japanese fleet, the novel chronicles the courage, sacrifice, and raw human drama of those caught in one of the most devastating maritime engagements of the Pacific War. Burchell weaves together the personal stories of sailors and officers whose fates are sealed by the tide of history, drawing the reader deep into the chaos of battle and the anguish of survival. Rooted in the rich tradition of Australian wartime fiction, this work stands as both a tribute to the fallen and a searing examination of duty, loyalty, and the bonds forged under fire. Burchell's prose is taut and evocative, commanding the reader's attention with the authority of someone who understands both the mechanics of naval warfare and the profound human cost it exacts. Published by Rigby, a distinguished Australian imprint long associated with histories and stories of national significance, this novel will leave readers asking — when the bells toll across those dark waters, who truly answers the call?
Author: David Burchell
Format: Hardback
Genre: Historical fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
In the dark, desperate hours of February 1942, the Sunda Strait became the grave of some of the most gallant ships and men of the Allied navies — and The Bells of Sunda Strait by David Burchell resurrects that harrowing night with gripping, unrelenting intensity. Set against the catastrophic naval battle that saw HMAS Perth and USS Houston overwhelmed by a vastly superior Japanese fleet, the novel chronicles the courage, sacrifice, and raw human drama of those caught in one of the most devastating maritime engagements of the Pacific War. Burchell weaves together the personal stories of sailors and officers whose fates are sealed by the tide of history, drawing the reader deep into the chaos of battle and the anguish of survival. Rooted in the rich tradition of Australian wartime fiction, this work stands as both a tribute to the fallen and a searing examination of duty, loyalty, and the bonds forged under fire. Burchell's prose is taut and evocative, commanding the reader's attention with the authority of someone who understands both the mechanics of naval warfare and the profound human cost it exacts. Published by Rigby, a distinguished Australian imprint long associated with histories and stories of national significance, this novel will leave readers asking — when the bells toll across those dark waters, who truly answers the call?