The Sinking of HMAS Sydney: How Sailors lived, fought and died in Australia's gr

Description: The Sinking of HMAS Sydney by Doctor Tom Lewis HMAS Sydney was the pride of the fleet during the Second World War. A light cruiser and one of Australias main combat vessels. On the 19th November 1941, off the coast of Western Australia, The Sydney engaged in a fierce and bloody battle with the German raider Kormoran. Following this action, The Sydney failed to return to port. An extensive search and rescue carried out, but the warship had disappeared with all 645 men on board. Whilst the battle lasted little more than an hour, this single ship engagement remains Australias greatest naval disaster. More Australian servicemen died in the battle between the German raider Kormoran and the light cruiser HMAS Sydney than perished in the Vietnam War. It was not until 2008 that the wreck was discovered. The passage of time between the sinking and the discovery led to numerous mystery and conspiracy theories, all of which started replacing the truth. Now, with an explanation of how those on board lived, fought, and died, this book tells the full story. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Author Biography A retired naval officer and high school teacher, Dr Tom Lewis OAM served in the Australian Defence Force, where he saw active service as an intelligence analyst in the Middle East. Tom has written 22 history books, with his most recent being "The Sinking of HMAS Sydney", which focuses on living, fighting and dying in WWII cruisers. "The Bombing of Darwin – Australia Remembers 4", was written for young people – while "Lethality in Combat", republished as "The Truth of War", remains his most controversial. In 2003 Tom was awarded the Order of Australia Medal for meritorious service to the Royal Australian Navy, particularly in the promotion of Australian naval history. In 2021 he was the winner of the Commodore Sam Bateman National Book Prize from the Australian Naval Institute for "Teddy Sheean VC". Details ISBN1923004328 Author Doctor Tom Lewis Pages 540 Publisher Big Sky Publishing Year 2023 ISBN-13 9781923004320 Format Paperback Publication Date 2023-11-01 Imprint Big Sky Publishing Subtitle How Sailors lived, fought and died in Australias greatest naval disaster Place of Publication Newport, NSW Country of Publication Australia ISBN-10 1923004328 AU Release Date 2023-10-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:151593994;

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