New Delhi: Lancer Publishing, Date: 1997. "Papers in Australian Maritime Affairs, No.2." xiii, 225pp., illustrations throughout in b/w. Book square, tight, clean, a miniscule bump to top rear foredge. Illustrated, laminated boards. Identically illustrated dustjacket has negligible edgewear and indentations. Vastly experienced in contempory and historical naval subjects, the author/lecturer, at the time of publication, was a commander in the Royal Australian Navy. With an expert's knowledge, he looks at the navies of four Indian Ocean/ Subcontinent countries, a potential simmering cauldron. Contents include: India and Pakistan: The Beginning, Indian Navy 1947-1971, Pakistan Navy 1947-1971, The 1971 Indo-Pakistan war at sea, Indian Navy 1972-1996, Pakistan Navy ditto, Bangladesh Navy, Sri Lankan Navy, Biblio, Index. Published in U.K. and U.S.A., by Spantech & Lancer. Comments expressed are "The author's, and do not represent opinions of the ADF, DOD or Australian Government." Book weight approx. 500g.. First Edition. Hard Cover + D/J [Oblong]. Very Good +/Very Good +. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 1997. Lancer Publishing ISBN 1897829027 9781897829028 [AU]

New Delhi: Lancer Publishers, Date: 1997. xiii, 225pp, index, bibliography, notes, bw ills, maps. Pictorial glossy boards in jacket. Slightest of edge wear to jacekt. The history of the development of the modern navies of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo. 1997. Lancer Publishers ISBN 1897829027 9781897829028 [AU]

ISBN10: 1897829027, ISBN13: 9781897829028, [publisher: Spantech & Lancer, New Delhi] Hardcover First Edition This copy is in fine, unmarked condition bound in laminated illustrated boards. This copy is bright, tight, white and square. The unclipped dustwrapper is in fine condition. International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased postal rates will be quoted, where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. Well-illustrated and extensively footnoted, this book will be valuable not only for those interested in the history of Indian Ocean navies and navies in general but current policy-makers in the areas of defence and maritime affairs. Ref G 5
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