Australian & New Zealand Warships: 1914-1945
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.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
From the thunderous naval engagements of the First World War to the vast Pacific campaigns of the Second, Australian & New Zealand Warships 1914–1945 chronicles the proud and battle-hardened history of the naval forces that shaped the Antipodean contribution to two world conflicts. Ross Gillett presents a comprehensive survey of every significant vessel that sailed under the Australian and New Zealand ensigns across three decades of conflict, cataloguing the warships, their crews, and the pivotal engagements that defined an era of naval warfare in the Southern Hemisphere and beyond. Rich in photographic detail and meticulously researched, this volume stands as an authoritative reference for naval historians, maritime enthusiasts, and anyone captivated by the courage of those who served at sea. Gillett's methodical yet accessible style ensures that each ship's story is rendered with both technical precision and human drama, illuminating the broader strategic and political forces that drove these nations into global conflict. For those who wish to understand the full scope of Australasian naval power during the most turbulent period of the twentieth century, this is an indispensable addition to the shelf.
Author: Ross Gillett
Format: Hardback
Genre: Maritime history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
From the thunderous naval engagements of the First World War to the vast Pacific campaigns of the Second, Australian & New Zealand Warships 1914–1945 chronicles the proud and battle-hardened history of the naval forces that shaped the Antipodean contribution to two world conflicts. Ross Gillett presents a comprehensive survey of every significant vessel that sailed under the Australian and New Zealand ensigns across three decades of conflict, cataloguing the warships, their crews, and the pivotal engagements that defined an era of naval warfare in the Southern Hemisphere and beyond. Rich in photographic detail and meticulously researched, this volume stands as an authoritative reference for naval historians, maritime enthusiasts, and anyone captivated by the courage of those who served at sea. Gillett's methodical yet accessible style ensures that each ship's story is rendered with both technical precision and human drama, illuminating the broader strategic and political forces that drove these nations into global conflict. For those who wish to understand the full scope of Australasian naval power during the most turbulent period of the twentieth century, this is an indispensable addition to the shelf.