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ISBN10: 0987151916, ISBN13: 9780987151919, [publisher: Avonmore Books] Softcover Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine. Damaged cover. The cover of is slightly damaged for instance a torn or bent corner.
[Gloucester, GLOS, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2011]

Paperback / softback. New. ISBN 0987151916 9780987151919 [GB]

Avonmore Books, Date: 2011. Softcover. Near Fine. AUSTRALIAN MILITARY NAVY RAN Naval conflicts take place often far from our shores. Ships and men sometimes disappear to leave only mystery in their wake. In the 1990s the Royal Australian Navy broke with tradition and for the first time named six submarines after naval heroes. This book shows the true depths of their achievements. These were men whose warrior exploits stand alongside those of any other nations. But they have been largely unrecognized, save for those submarines.Captain Hec Waller, for example, fought to the end in HMAS Perth, alongside fellow cruiser HMAS Houston. The Houston’s Captain Rooks was deservedly awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, America’s highest honor. Captain Waller, by comparison, was given distinction, but not of the highest rank. Should he have been given the Victoria Cross?Other heroes stand alongside him:Emile Dechaineux, hero of Dunkirk and the North Sea, battling it out against Japanese Kamikaze attack.John Collins, taking HMAS Sydney to victory against Italian cruisers.Hal Farncomb – the first Australian to command an aircraft carrier, in action off the French coast.But The Submarine Six also examines whether two more of its men deserve futher honor:Teddy Sheean, tenacious gunner from Tasmania, fought to the end in HMAS Armidale.Robert Rankin commanded HMAS Yarra against fearful odds, dying in defense of his convoy, attacked by overwhelming Japanese forces. ...

ISBN10: 0987151916, ISBN13: 9780987151919, [publisher: Avonmore Books] Softcover AUSTRALIAN MILITARY NAVY RANÂNaval conflicts take place often far from our shores. Ships and men sometimes disappear to leave only mystery in their wake. In the 1990s the Royal Australian Navy broke with tradition and for the first time named six submarines after naval heroes. This book shows the true depths of their achievements. These were men whose warrior exploits stand alongside those of any other nations. But they have been largely unrecognized, save for those submarines.Captain Hec Waller, for example, fought to the end in HMAS Perth, alongside fellow cruiser HMAS Houston. The Houstonâs Captain Rooks was deservedly awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, Americaâs highest honor. Captain Waller, by comparison, was given distinction, but not of the highest rank. Should he have been given the Victoria Cross?Other heroes stand alongside him:Emile Dechaineux, hero of Dunkirk and the North Sea, battling it out against Japanese Kamikaze attack.John Collins, taking HMAS Sydney to victory against Italian cruisers.Hal Farncomb â" the first Australian to command an aircraft carrier, in action off the French coast.ButÂThe Submarine SixÂalso examines whether two more of its men deserve futher honor:Teddy Sheean, tenacious gunner from Tasmania, fought to the end in HMAS Armidale.Robert Rankin commanded HMAS Yarra against fearful odds, dying in defense of his convoy, attacked by over ...
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Adelaide: Avonmore Books. Date: 2011. Large octavo size [16x24cm approx]. Very good condition. Colour and black & white illustrations. Colour and black and white photographs. Colour maps. 201 pages. A look at six of Australia's naval heroes - Waller, Farncomb, Rankin, Dechaineux, Collins & Sheean. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. . 1st Edition. Softcover. 2011. Avonmore Books ISBN 0987151916 9780987151919 [AU]

ISBN10: 0987151916, ISBN13: 9780987151919, [publisher: Avonmore Books] Softcover Any Australian asked to mention our war heroes could probably name General Monash and Albert Jacka VC from World War I, and then Weary Dunlop, and perhaps Field Marshal Blamey from WWII. A knowledgeable few might be able to suggest Australia's greatest fighting air ace, Clive Caldwell. But who could name our naval heroes? Naval conflicts take place often far from our shores. Ships and men sometimes disappear, to leave only mystery in their wake. In the 1990s the Royal Australian Navy broke with tradition, and for the first time named six submarines after six naval heroes. This book shows the true depths of their achievements. These were men whose warrior exploits stand alongside those of any from other nations. But they have been largely unrecognised, save for those submarines. Captain Hec Waller, for example, fought to the end in HMAS Perth, alongside fellow cruiser USS Houston. The Houston's Captain Rooks was deservedly awarded the Congressional Medal of Honour, America's highest honour. Captain Waller, by comparison, was given distinction, but not of the highest rank. Should he have been given the Victoria Cross? Other heroes stand alongside him. Emile Dechaineux, hero of Dunkirk and the North Sea, battling it out against Japanese kamikaze attack. John Collins, taking HMAS Sydney to victory against Italian cruisers. Hal Farncomb - the first Australian to command an aircr ...

ISBN10: 0987151916, ISBN13: 9780987151919, [publisher: Avonmore Books, Adelaide] Softcover First Edition Large octavo size [16x24cm approx]. MINT - a NEW copy. Colour and black & white illustrations. Colour and black and white photographs. Colour maps. 201 pages. A look at six of Australia's naval heroes - Waller, Farncomb, Rankin, Dechaineux, Collins & Sheean.
[Clarence Gardens, SA, Australia] [Publication Year: 2011]
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ISBN10: 0987151916, ISBN13: 9780987151919, [publisher: Avonmore Books] Softcover New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.
[Southport, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2011]

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ISBN10: 0987151916, ISBN13: 9780987151919, [publisher: Avonmore Books] Softcover
[Bayonne, NJ, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2011]
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