The Territory Remembers 75 Years: Commemorating The Bombing Of Darwin And Defence Of Northern Australia
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
On 19 February 1942, the skies above Darwin erupted in fire and smoke as Japanese forces launched the largest foreign attack ever carried out on Australian soil — a moment of shattering consequence that The Territory Remembers 75 Years honours with solemnity and historical rigour. This commemorative volume chronicles the bombing of Darwin and the broader defence of Northern Australia through personal testimonies, archival photographs, and meticulous historical documentation, presenting a vivid portrait of a nation thrust into the brutal realities of the Pacific War. It places the reader directly into the chaos and courage of that defining moment, illustrating how ordinary Australians — soldiers, civilians, and Indigenous peoples alike — rose to defend their land against an overwhelming adversary. Beyond the immediacy of battle, this volume argues for the enduring significance of the Northern Australian theatre in the wider context of the Second World War, a campaign too long overshadowed by the more celebrated fronts of Europe and the Pacific. The work stands as both a tribute to those who served and a vital act of collective memory, ensuring that the courage forged under Darwin's burning skies is never consigned to the margins of history. For anyone who believes that remembrance is its own form of courage, this is an essential addition to the shelf.
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Format: Hardback
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
On 19 February 1942, the skies above Darwin erupted in fire and smoke as Japanese forces launched the largest foreign attack ever carried out on Australian soil — a moment of shattering consequence that The Territory Remembers 75 Years honours with solemnity and historical rigour. This commemorative volume chronicles the bombing of Darwin and the broader defence of Northern Australia through personal testimonies, archival photographs, and meticulous historical documentation, presenting a vivid portrait of a nation thrust into the brutal realities of the Pacific War. It places the reader directly into the chaos and courage of that defining moment, illustrating how ordinary Australians — soldiers, civilians, and Indigenous peoples alike — rose to defend their land against an overwhelming adversary. Beyond the immediacy of battle, this volume argues for the enduring significance of the Northern Australian theatre in the wider context of the Second World War, a campaign too long overshadowed by the more celebrated fronts of Europe and the Pacific. The work stands as both a tribute to those who served and a vital act of collective memory, ensuring that the courage forged under Darwin's burning skies is never consigned to the margins of history. For anyone who believes that remembrance is its own form of courage, this is an essential addition to the shelf.