Submarine Six, The: Australian Naval Heroes
by Lewis, Tom, 1958-
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- Paperback
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- ISBN 10
- 0987151916
- ISBN 13
- 9780987151919
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Avonmore Books, 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 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.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. 201 p. : ill. (some col.), facsims., maps (some col.), ports. (some col.) ; 25 cm. #120124 Includes bibliographical references and index. Collins, John, Sir, 1899-1989 Farncomb, Harold B Waller, Hector MacDonald Laws 1900-1942 Sheean, Teddy, 1923-1942 Dechaineux, Emile Rankin, Robbie Australia. Royal Australian Navy -- Biography Australia. Royal Australian Navy -- History Sailors -- Australia -- Biography Australia -- History, Naval Australian Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers since 1973. Elizabeth's family-owned business operates four branches in Perth CBD, Fremantle (WA), and Newtown (NSW). All orders are dispatched within 24 hours from our Fremantle Warehouse. All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street\, Fremantle WA. Softcover Near Fine
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- Title
- Submarine Six, The: Australian Naval Heroes
- Author
- Lewis, Tom, 1958-
- Format/Binding
- Softcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0987151916
- ISBN 13
- 9780987151919
- Publisher
- Avonmore Books
- Place of Publication
- Kent Town South Australia
- Date Published
- 2011
- Pages
- 201 p. : ill. (some col.), facsims., maps (some col.), ports. (some col.) ; 25 cm.
- Keywords
- AUSTRALIAN MILITARY HISTORY (incl ANZAC)
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Elizabeth's Bookshops Australia. Bookdealers since 1973.
Elizabeth's Bookshops are one of Australia's largest second-hand bookshop operations, with 4 shops on both sides of the Australian continent.
For nearly 50 years, Elizabeth's have been major dealers in second-hand and out-of-print books.
Established in 1973, Elizabeth's Bookshops are now in Perth CBD, two shops in Fremantle (WA) and King Street, Newtown (NSW).
All orders are dispatched within 1 business day from our Fremantle Warehouse.
All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street, Fremantle Western Australia. (7 days a week) 08 9433 3236
Click & Collect (no postage cost!) is available at all branches.
Elizabeth's Bookshops are one of Australia's largest second-hand bookshop operations, with 4 shops on both sides of the Australian continent.
For nearly 50 years, Elizabeth's have been major dealers in second-hand and out-of-print books.
Established in 1973, Elizabeth's Bookshops are now in Perth CBD, two shops in Fremantle (WA) and King Street, Newtown (NSW).
All orders are dispatched within 1 business day from our Fremantle Warehouse.
All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street, Fremantle Western Australia. (7 days a week) 08 9433 3236
Click & Collect (no postage cost!) is available at all branches.
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