Royal Australian Navy 1939-1945: Australians In The Pacific War
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
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When the tides of the Second World War swept across the Pacific, it was the men and vessels of the Royal Australian Navy who stood at the forefront of one of history's most brutal and far-reaching maritime conflicts. Royal Australian Navy 1939–1945: Australians in the Pacific War chronicles the RAN's extraordinary operational history across six years of total war, detailing the campaigns, battles, and sacrifices that defined Australia's naval contribution — from the treacherous waters of the Mediterranean to the vast and unforgiving reaches of the Pacific Ocean. Drawing on the rich photographic and archival holdings of the Australian War Memorial, the volume presents a vivid and meticulously documented record of naval operations, ship profiles, and the men who crewed them. Beyond its role as a historical record, this work stands as a tribute to the courage and professionalism of Australian sailors who served under some of the most demanding conditions of the twentieth century. The narrative illuminates broader themes of national identity, allied cooperation, and the evolution of naval warfare in the age of air power and submarine threat. Authoritative in scope and evocative in its use of period photography, it invites readers to consider not only what was won and lost at sea, but what these men carried home — and what they left behind.
Author: Various
Format: Paperback
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
When the tides of the Second World War swept across the Pacific, it was the men and vessels of the Royal Australian Navy who stood at the forefront of one of history's most brutal and far-reaching maritime conflicts. Royal Australian Navy 1939–1945: Australians in the Pacific War chronicles the RAN's extraordinary operational history across six years of total war, detailing the campaigns, battles, and sacrifices that defined Australia's naval contribution — from the treacherous waters of the Mediterranean to the vast and unforgiving reaches of the Pacific Ocean. Drawing on the rich photographic and archival holdings of the Australian War Memorial, the volume presents a vivid and meticulously documented record of naval operations, ship profiles, and the men who crewed them. Beyond its role as a historical record, this work stands as a tribute to the courage and professionalism of Australian sailors who served under some of the most demanding conditions of the twentieth century. The narrative illuminates broader themes of national identity, allied cooperation, and the evolution of naval warfare in the age of air power and submarine threat. Authoritative in scope and evocative in its use of period photography, it invites readers to consider not only what was won and lost at sea, but what these men carried home — and what they left behind.