The Royal Australian Navy in World War II
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Author: David Stevens
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 240
This ground-breaking book, written by sixteen leading naval historians from Australia and overseas, examines the part the Royal Australian Navy played throughout six years of global conflict. Drawing on recently released documents and the latest research, the authors shed new light on the vital importance of the Australian role in supporting maritime campaigns in every theatre. The coverage ranges from the exploits of individual ships to the broad issues of strategy and naval policy. In lively accounts of operations which ranged from the Atlantic through the Mediterranean to the Pacific, both the triumphs and the tragedies of war at sea are critically considered. The homefront too is not neglected - for the first time the essential contributions of women and industry are analysed in detail. Illustrated with many previously unpublished photographs and maps, this book represents a unique attempt to encapsulate Australia's naval war in one volume. It does so with great success. David Stevens served for twenty years in the RAN. His tours of duty included the Sinai peacekeeping mission, the Falkland Islands and a period on the staff of the Australian Task Force Commander during the Gulf War. On retiring from the RAN in 1994 he was appointed the inaugural Director of Naval Historical Studies. An anti-submarine warfare specialist, he is presently writing a book about a German U-boat in Australian waters.
Author: David Stevens
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 240
This ground-breaking book, written by sixteen leading naval historians from Australia and overseas, examines the part the Royal Australian Navy played throughout six years of global conflict. Drawing on recently released documents and the latest research, the authors shed new light on the vital importance of the Australian role in supporting maritime campaigns in every theatre. The coverage ranges from the exploits of individual ships to the broad issues of strategy and naval policy. In lively accounts of operations which ranged from the Atlantic through the Mediterranean to the Pacific, both the triumphs and the tragedies of war at sea are critically considered. The homefront too is not neglected - for the first time the essential contributions of women and industry are analysed in detail. Illustrated with many previously unpublished photographs and maps, this book represents a unique attempt to encapsulate Australia's naval war in one volume. It does so with great success. David Stevens served for twenty years in the RAN. His tours of duty included the Sinai peacekeeping mission, the Falkland Islands and a period on the staff of the Australian Task Force Commander during the Gulf War. On retiring from the RAN in 1994 he was appointed the inaugural Director of Naval Historical Studies. An anti-submarine warfare specialist, he is presently writing a book about a German U-boat in Australian waters.
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.
Author: David Stevens
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 240
This ground-breaking book, written by sixteen leading naval historians from Australia and overseas, examines the part the Royal Australian Navy played throughout six years of global conflict. Drawing on recently released documents and the latest research, the authors shed new light on the vital importance of the Australian role in supporting maritime campaigns in every theatre. The coverage ranges from the exploits of individual ships to the broad issues of strategy and naval policy. In lively accounts of operations which ranged from the Atlantic through the Mediterranean to the Pacific, both the triumphs and the tragedies of war at sea are critically considered. The homefront too is not neglected - for the first time the essential contributions of women and industry are analysed in detail. Illustrated with many previously unpublished photographs and maps, this book represents a unique attempt to encapsulate Australia's naval war in one volume. It does so with great success. David Stevens served for twenty years in the RAN. His tours of duty included the Sinai peacekeeping mission, the Falkland Islands and a period on the staff of the Australian Task Force Commander during the Gulf War. On retiring from the RAN in 1994 he was appointed the inaugural Director of Naval Historical Studies. An anti-submarine warfare specialist, he is presently writing a book about a German U-boat in Australian waters.
Author: David Stevens
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 240
This ground-breaking book, written by sixteen leading naval historians from Australia and overseas, examines the part the Royal Australian Navy played throughout six years of global conflict. Drawing on recently released documents and the latest research, the authors shed new light on the vital importance of the Australian role in supporting maritime campaigns in every theatre. The coverage ranges from the exploits of individual ships to the broad issues of strategy and naval policy. In lively accounts of operations which ranged from the Atlantic through the Mediterranean to the Pacific, both the triumphs and the tragedies of war at sea are critically considered. The homefront too is not neglected - for the first time the essential contributions of women and industry are analysed in detail. Illustrated with many previously unpublished photographs and maps, this book represents a unique attempt to encapsulate Australia's naval war in one volume. It does so with great success. David Stevens served for twenty years in the RAN. His tours of duty included the Sinai peacekeeping mission, the Falkland Islands and a period on the staff of the Australian Task Force Commander during the Gulf War. On retiring from the RAN in 1994 he was appointed the inaugural Director of Naval Historical Studies. An anti-submarine warfare specialist, he is presently writing a book about a German U-boat in Australian waters.
The Royal Australian Navy in World War II
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