The Battle of the Bismarck Sea [Large Print Ed.] / the forgotten battle that saved the Pacific
Veitch, Michael, 1962-2021
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In the thick of World War II, during the first week of March 1943, Japan made a final, desperate lunge for control of the South West Pacific. In the ensuing Battle of the Bismarck Sea, a force of land-based Australian and American planes attacked a massive convoy of Japanese warships. The odds were against them. But a devastating victory was won and Japan's hopes of regaining the initiative in New Guinea destroyed. More importantly for Australians, the victory decisively removed any possibility that Australia might be invaded by Japanese forces. It was, for us, one of the most significant times in our history - a week when our future was profoundly in the balance. Bestselling author Michael Veitch tells the riveting story of this crucial moment in history - how the bravery of young men and experienced fighters, renegades and rule-followers, overcame some of the darkest days of World War II.
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Author:
Veitch, Michael, 1962-, author
Edition:
Large print edition.
Imprint:
[Strawberry Hills, NSW] : ReadHowYouWant, [2021]©2021
Collation:
iii, 440 pages (large print) : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm.
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Notes:
Optimized reading formats.Set in 16 point Verdana.Copyright from the original book.Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
97803693776239780369377623
Dewey class:
940.5426940.542
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
496623
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandringham Library | Large Print | LP 940.542 VEI | Available |