Product Type
Condition
Binding
Collectible Attributes
Seller Location
Seller Rating
Published by Casper Publications, Narrabeen, NSW, 2006
ISBN 10: 0977506304ISBN 13: 9780977506309
Seller: Lawrence Jones Books, Ashmore, QLD, Australia
Book
Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Revised Edition. 264pp, index, bibliography, bw ills. Or orange cloth in jacket. Near new. Includes new information of the Japanese midget submarine attack on Sydney in 1942. Also explores the mystery of the location of the missing Japanese submarine. Size: 8vo.
Published by Casper Publications, Narrabeen NSW, 2013, 2013
ISBN 10: 0977506347ISBN 13: 9780977506347
Seller: Dial-A-Book, NARRABEEN, NSW, Australia
Book
8vo. softcover. 319pp. b/w illus., colour plates. Near Fine.
Published by Casper Publications, Narrabeen NSW, 2013
ISBN 10: 0977506347ISBN 13: 9780977506347
Seller: Elizabeth's Bookshops, Fremantle, WA, Australia
Book
Softcover. Condition: FINE! (unused). AUSTRALIAN MILITARY HISTORYÂThis historical narrative tells the story of the shelling of Sydney and Newcastle in 1942 by Japanese submarines. Although casualties and damage were slight, the bombardments fuelled the real fear of an impending Japanese invasion, a fate dreaded by Australians for a century before 1942.The narrative reconstructs the events that occurred in both cities and includes the search for, recovery and disposal of unexploded shells. In recounting this legendary tale of two cities, the book also examines Australiaâ s east coast defences, the activities of the National Emergency Service, and the management and communications structures that were implemented during the early stages of the Pacific War. To put it all into context, A Parting Shot also offers a Japanese perspective to the story through a critical account of Japanâ s submarine operations in Australian waters. Why did the Japanese launch submarine operations in Australian waters when they had no intention of invading? Were the bombardments revenge attacks following the Japanese defeat at Midway? What were the Japanese targets in Sydney and Newcastle? Were all the unexploded shells recovered? A Parting Shot answer these and other long-standing questions, dispelling many rumours and urban myths surrounding the Japanese submarine attacks.A Parting Shot is more than an account of a significant event in Australian wartime history - it is a living history, a landmark story about good luck, tragedy and courage. This is the first book devoted to this wartime history, and coincides with the 70th anniversary year of the Japanese submarine attacks.The Foreword has been written by Dr Peter Stanley, Head, Research Centre, National Museum of Australia. A Parting Shot adds to the controversial debate on the Battle for Australia. It also announces that one live Japanese shell remains buried on the Royal Sydney golf links. 319 pages, 8 pages of plates : illustrations (some colour), facsimiles, maps, photographs, portraits ; 23 cm World War, 1939-1945 -- Naval operations -- Submarine World War, 1939-1945 -- Naval operations, Japanese Sydney (N.S.W.) -- History -- Bombardment, 1942 Newcastle (N.S.W.) -- History -- Bombardment, 1942 Australian #271223 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.