Crows Nest, New South Wales: Allen & Unwin in association with Australian War Memorial, Date: 1998. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 180mm x 245mm. Book clean. Binding tight. Bound upside down in error.380pp The period from 1955 to 1972 saw the Royal Australian Navy play a vital role in conflicts in the Southeast Asian region, alongside the better known contributions made by the army and the air force. It was also an important time for the RAN internally--the expansion of its roles and missions leading to a move away from the habits and doctrines of the Royal Navy and towards an ever-growing closeness to the United States. Up Top is the first detailed account of the experiences of the RAN during this time, particularly its involvement in the Far East Strategic Reserve, the Malayan Emergency, Confrontation with Indonesia, and the Vietnam war. The RAN's activities in Southeast Asia were numerous and wide-ranging: Australian ships served with their British and New Zealand counterparts in defence of Malaysia, and as part of the American Seventh Fleet in Vietnamese waters; air and ground crew from the Fleet Air Arm flew with a US Army helicopter unit in support of American, South Vietnamese and Australian ground forces; divers from Clearance Diving Team 3 operated in the ports and inland waterways to safeguard shipping from attack by mines and underwater sappers; HMAS Sydney, the 'Vung Tau ferry', made numerous trips between Australia and South Vietnam ...

ISBN10: 1864482907, ISBN13: 9781864482904, [publisher: Allen & Unwin] Hardcover First Edition Covers & Spine: both front and back boards are undamaged with only light wear along the edges and at corners, spine is solid with slight bumping at ends. Binding: firm throughout, both hinges strong. Pages & Markings: unstained, no markings, clean throughout. Dust Jacket: intact with only light scuffing on surface and along edges, no significant tears or tape repairs. PLEASE NOTE: Due to this item weighing more than 1 kg with packaging, postage cost for international orders (i.e. not Australian) may be more than what is shown here. Please email me if you would like a quote. All items are protectively packaged, and a postal tracking number will be sent to all customers whose current email address is registered with AbeBooks.
[Gilberton, SA, Australia] [Publication Year: 1998]
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ISBN10: 1864482907, ISBN13: 9781864482904, [publisher: Allen & Unwin] Hardcover Dust jacket has some short tears and creases, shelf worn. Black cloth cover has a bumped spine, clean. Pages are bright, no marks, good binding.
[Lenox Dale, MA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1999]
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ISBN10: 1864482907, ISBN13: 9781864482904, [publisher: Allen & Unwin] Hardcover The first detailed account of the experiences of Royal Australian Navy ships and personnel in the postwar conflicts in Southeast Asia between 1955 and 1972. 1998, First edition, first printing. A near fine copy only marked by very faint spotting on the top edge. The d/w is also near fine with only a faint hint of bumping at the head of the spine. A superb copy. Scans available if required. {"length"=>["24"], "width"=>["17.6"], "units"=>["Centimeters"]}
[York, WA, Australia] [Publication Year: 1999]
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U.S.A.: Allen & Unwin. wonderful copy; Official Australian History . Fine. Hardcover. Date: 1999. 1999. Allen & Unwin ISBN 1864482907 9781864482904 [US]