{"product_id":"2026100011527-secondhand-h-m-a-s","title":"H.M.A.S.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: Wear and tear with damage\u003cbr\u003ePages: Yellowed\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the turbulent waters of the Second World War, the Royal Australian Navy stood as a resolute shield across the Pacific and beyond — and H.M.A.S. is its authoritative chronicle, written and prepared by the very serving personnel who lived and fought through those harrowing years. Published in 1942 at the height of the conflict, this rare wartime volume documents the ships, battles, and seafarers of the Royal Australian Navy (R.A.N.), presenting a vivid and authentic portrait of naval service from those who knew it best. It details the operations, vessels, and human stories that defined Australia's maritime war effort, offering an unparalleled primary-source perspective on a navy fighting on multiple fronts across vast and unforgiving oceans.\n\nPublished by the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, H.M.A.S. carries the weight of institutional authority and the intimacy of firsthand testimony, making it a document of profound historical and cultural significance. The prose is direct and purposeful, reflecting the disciplined character of its naval authors, while the content illuminates broader themes of national identity, sacrifice, and the critical role of sea power in Australia's wartime strategy. An exceptionally scarce wartime publication, this volume stands as both a tribute to the men of the R.A.N. and an indispensable record for any serious student of Australian naval and military history — leaving the reader to wonder at the full human cost concealed within its measured, official pages.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50572484804827,"sku":"2026100011527-SECONDHAND","price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/e71e1533-52a2-47e7-a29b-dc4d1ffba448.png?v=1791166617","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100011527-secondhand-h-m-a-s","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}