Description
Title: Preparing for War – The Royal Australian Navy leading into WWII
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Condition: Near Mint +
Edition: 1st Edition
Publication Date: 2010
ISBN: 9781921717260
Cover: Hard Cover with Dust Jacket – 112 pages
Comments: A well illustrated and concise history of the Royal Australian Navy leading up to World War 2 (1920s and 1930s).
Preparing for War – The Royal Australian Navy leading into WWII is a fascinating look at life in the RAN, including: training, operations, life at sea, specialists (eg divers, medical officers, cooks), signalling, and of course, the vessels and shore establishments.
Also included are historical pieces on the formation of the RAN, it’s future (as seen at the time), as well as chapters on two other Empire navies, those of New Zealand and Canada.
This re-issued collector’s item is a must for all naval enthusiasts.
