HMAS Bataan, 1952: An Australian Warship in the Korean War - Hardcover

Cooper, Anthony

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1742231187 ISBN 13: 9781742231181

Publisher: University of New South Wales Press, 2010

Synopsis

A unique account of Australia’s involvement in the Korean War, this record tells the story of destroyer HMAS Bataan’s 1952 tour of duty. Written from two contrasting perspectives namely from a lower deck” seaman and an upper deck” commander this narrative draws on a variety of archival sources, including the ship’s monthly log, a collection of poetry written aboard the ship during the war, letters, and photographs. Peppered with intimate insights from the unpublished notebooks, this chronicle will entice those interested in naval and military history.

About this title

About the Author

Anthony Cooper is a school teacher in Brisbane, Australia.

Edition details

• Publisher: University of New South Wales Press
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1742231187
• ISBN 13: 9781742231181
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 304