Of Nautilus And Eagles: History Of The Royal Australian Navy
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Tanning and foxing
From the first naval shots fired in the Pacific during the Great War to the ferocious sea battles of World War II, Of Nautilus and Eagles chronicles the proud and turbulent history of the Royal Australian Navy with gripping authority. Peter Firkins traces the RAN's evolution from a fledgling colonial fleet into a formidable Pacific fighting force, recounting the heroism, sacrifice, and strategic brilliance of the men and vessels that defended Australia's vast maritime borders across two world wars and beyond. Firkins writes with the assured precision of a seasoned military historian, grounding grand strategic narratives in the visceral human experiences of sailors under fire. This updated edition broadens the scope of the original work, incorporating new research and reassessments that sharpen our understanding of Australia's naval legacy. A compelling blend of operational history and national identity, this volume stands as an essential record of a navy that punched well above its weight — and leaves the reader wondering what other untold stories still lie beneath the waves.
Author: Peter Firkins
Format: Hardback
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Tanning and foxing
From the first naval shots fired in the Pacific during the Great War to the ferocious sea battles of World War II, Of Nautilus and Eagles chronicles the proud and turbulent history of the Royal Australian Navy with gripping authority. Peter Firkins traces the RAN's evolution from a fledgling colonial fleet into a formidable Pacific fighting force, recounting the heroism, sacrifice, and strategic brilliance of the men and vessels that defended Australia's vast maritime borders across two world wars and beyond. Firkins writes with the assured precision of a seasoned military historian, grounding grand strategic narratives in the visceral human experiences of sailors under fire. This updated edition broadens the scope of the original work, incorporating new research and reassessments that sharpen our understanding of Australia's naval legacy. A compelling blend of operational history and national identity, this volume stands as an essential record of a navy that punched well above its weight — and leaves the reader wondering what other untold stories still lie beneath the waves.