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 Peppered with intimate insights from the unpublished notebooks; this chronicle will entice those interested in naval and military history.
#1027665 in Books 2015-08-11 2015-08-11Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.62 x .4 x 6.51l; 1.00 #File Name: 1632861186256 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Fascinating book that delivers on its thesis: most events ...By karen houseFascinating book that delivers on its thesis: most events on the Middle East are the result of regional forces more than interference-- or leadership --by big powers whether Britain after WWI or the US after WW II. Very counter to conventional wisdom but he is convincing using historical incidents.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Keith LongIf you thought the United States has much influence on what goes on in the Middle East; guess again.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A never ending warBy RonaldAn excellent review of politics in a violent Middle East
