Published by Govt. Printer, Wellington, New Zealand, 1981
ISBN 10: 0477010725 ISBN 13: 9780477010726
First Edition
Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Govt. Printer Historical Publications Branch. mperial Defence in the Pacific, set against New Zealand's isolated position - the discussions and development of the main fleet to Singapore strategy, considered second best to a Battle Fleet permanently based in the Pacific. A fleet, far smaller than originally planned, arrived at Singapore in December 1941, only to suffer immediate defeat holding out not months predicted by British experts but rather just seven days before falling to attacking Japanese forces on 15 February 1942. This history was extensively researched from New Zealand National Archives and the Public Record Office. CONDITION pp xx, 446 p, [34] pages of plates with illus, 3 coloured maps (2 foldout), ports. Nice crisp copy with light discolouration to ends, DJ a little rubbed to edges. Overweight Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.
Published by Government Printer
ISBN 10: 0477010725 ISBN 13: 9780477010726
Seller: Jason Books, Auckland, AUCKL, New Zealand
First Edition
Cloth. 1st Edition. Page Edges Foxed, Dustjacket Worn.