ISBN: 9780987151933

Contents Introduction Explanatory Notes Chapter 1. Overview Chapter 2. Carriers - Japan's new strike weapon Chapter 4. Race for an Island: Timor Chapter 5. Bomber Attack Chapter 6. Zero A… Mehr…

Contents Introduction Explanatory Notes Chapter 1. Overview Chapter 2. Carriers - Japan's new strike weapon Chapter 4. Race for an Island: Timor Chapter 5. Bomber Attack Chapter 6. Zero Attack Chapter 7. The Nile on eBay   FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE   Carrier Attack Darwin 1942 by Tom Lewis, Peter Ingman When Darwin was attacked nobody could have predicted the extraordinary ferocity of the 19 February 1942 raid. which hit Darwin with the biggest Japanese air attack ever in the South Pacific. Since then generations of Australians have been drawn to the stories and folklore of the Darwin action. But facts have blurred and mythology has thrived. FORMATHardcover LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description When the Pacific war began it was a case of "when not if" Darwin would be attacked. But nobody could have predicted the extraordinary scale and ferocity of the 19 February 1942 raid. A massive strike force, blooded at Pearl Harbor just weeks before, hit Darwin in the biggest Japanese air attack ever in the South Pacific.Since then, generations of Australians have been drawn to the stories and folklore of the Darwin action. But facts have blurred and mythology has thrived.What of the warning that never happened? What of the ghost ship actually sunk in the Atlantic a year earlier? Did a fighter pilot contrive a false combat record? Did the authorities cover up the raid? Why do Australians know so little about it? This is the book that tests these many Darwin myths and reveals new information: another ship sunk; the actual intent and nature of the attack; the precise extent of the Japanese losses.The Darwin raid is usually portrayed as a wholesale disaster for the Allies, and a day full of military ineptitude. Carrier Attack shows the defenders were alert and fought with purpose. Arguably it was the Japanese that wasted much of their attacking strength, and in this way the Darwin defenders avoided a much larger catastrophe.Carrier Attack provides a timely and fresh analysis of the raid. Most importantly, it draws on specially translated Japanese sources. Author Biography Dr Tom Lewis OAM is the award-winning author of 14 books. A long time resident of Darwin, is a former naval officer whose service included a combat deployment to Baghdad. Peter Ingman is the grandson of an original Gallipoli Anzac who lived in 1930s Darwin. A keen aviation historian, Peter is an expert in the early period of the Pacific War and has written five books. Table of Contents Contents Introduction Explanatory Notes Chapter 1. Overview Chapter 2. The road to Pearl Harbor and the relevance of Darwin Chapter 3. Carriers - Japan's new strike weapon Chapter 4. Race for an Island: Timor Chapter 5. Bomber Attack Chapter 6. Zero Attack Chapter 7. Allied Aircraft Operations Chapter 8: The Bathurst Island Warning Chapter 9. The Darwin Airfields Chapter 10. The Fight in the Harbour I Stokes Hill Wharf: Neptuna & Barossa Major RAN ships: Platypus, the sloops and corvettes Chapter 11. The Fight in the Harbour II United States Navy at Darwin: Peary & Preston Chapter 12. The Fight in the Harbour III Merchant Ships Hospital Ship Manunda Miscellaneous Smaller Vessels Chapter 13. The Fight in the Harbour IV Boom Defence Squadron Flying Boat Camilla & Launches Chapter 14. The Army's AA Guns Chapter 15. The Philippine Blockade Runners: Don Isidro & Florence D Chapter 16. The Second Raid Chapter 17. Conclusions Appendix 1. Aircraft Profiles Appendix 2. Ship Profiles Appendix 3. Ships Present in Darwin Harbour 19 February 1942 Appendix 4. Allied Aircraft Losses Darwin 19 February 1942 Appendix 5. Constable Law's Damage Report Appendix 6. Pearl Harbor and Darwin - a comparison Appendix 7. Trouble on the Darwin wharves Appendix 8. Myth: The Gribble radio warning Appendix 9. Myth: The Heroic Robert Oestreicher Appendix 10. Myth: Death Toll Cover-up Appendix 11. Myth: The Raid was Concealed Appendix 12. Myth: A Prelude to Invasion Appendix 13. Myth: the Japanese pilots insulted their victims Appendix 14. Finding the Peary Appendix 15. Darwin Tides Appendix 16. Darwin Sites of Significance - What Remains Today? References Index Review "Carrier Attack: Darwin 1942 has become our go-to volume for the big raid on Darwin, and we can highly recommend it to other readers with an interest in Australia's Pearl Harbor."-- "Stone & Stone Second World War Books""The authors' detailed analysis, partly based on Japanese records, offers a reasonable explanation as to why Darwin was targeted with such overwhelming force. They review the attack on a topical rather than chronological basis. Given the thoroughness of their research, this approach works well."-- "Air Power History""For those of you seeking further detial there is a plentiful supply of appendices and the volume is well referenced and indexed. It is a book that should have a wide appeal to anyone interested in Australian History as well as those with a taste for military history"--Naval Historical Review Review Quote "The authors' detailed analysis, partly based on Japanese records, offers a reasonable explanation as to why Darwin was targeted with such overwhelming force. They review the attack on a topical rather than chronological basis. Given the thoroughness of their research, this approach works well." Details ISBN0987151932 Pages 368 Publisher Avonmore Books Year 2013 ISBN-10 0987151932 ISBN-13 9780987151933 Format Hardcover Imprint Avonmore Books Place of Publication Kent Town Country of Publication Australia DEWEY 994.05 Publication Date 2013-09-01 Author Peter Ingman Illustrations fully illustrated; colour Subtitle The Complete Guide to Australia's Own Pearl Harbor Language English Media Book UK Release Date 2013-09-01 AU Release Date 2013-09-01 NZ Release Date 2013-09-01 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERYNo matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. 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2013, ISBN: 9780987151933

Avonmore Books, Gebundene Ausgabe, Auflage: Illustrated, 368 Seiten, Publiziert: 2013-09-12T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Buch, Hersteller-Nr.: fully illustrated; colour, 2.2 kg, Film, Kunst … Mehr…

Avonmore Books, Gebundene Ausgabe, Auflage: Illustrated, 368 Seiten, Publiziert: 2013-09-12T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Buch, Hersteller-Nr.: fully illustrated; colour, 2.2 kg, Film, Kunst & Kultur, Kategorien, Bücher, Japan, Geschichte nach Ländern, Politik & Geschichte, Zweiter Weltkrieg, Epochen, Moderne & Postmoderne, Militärgeschichte, Geschichte nach Themen, Kriege & Krisen, Fremdsprachige Bücher, Englische Bücher, Format: Illustriert, Avonmore Books, 2013<

ISBN: 9780987151933

Hardback, [PU: AVONMORE BOOKS], When Darwin was attacked nobody could have predicted the extraordinary ferocity of the 19 February 1942 raid. which hit Darwin with the biggest Japanese ai… Mehr…

Hardback, [PU: AVONMORE BOOKS], When Darwin was attacked nobody could have predicted the extraordinary ferocity of the 19 February 1942 raid. which hit Darwin with the biggest Japanese air attack ever in the South Pacific. Since then generations of Australians have been drawn to the stories and folklore of the Darwin action. But facts have blurred and mythology has thrived., Military History, Second World War<

ISBN: 9780987151933

Hardback, [PU: Avonmore Books], When Darwin was attacked nobody could have predicted the extraordinary ferocity of the 19 February 1942 raid. which hit Darwin with the biggest Japanese ai… Mehr…

Hardback, [PU: Avonmore Books], When Darwin was attacked nobody could have predicted the extraordinary ferocity of the 19 February 1942 raid. which hit Darwin with the biggest Japanese air attack ever in the South Pacific. Since then generations of Australians have been drawn to the stories and folklore of the Darwin action. But facts have blurred and mythology has thrived., Military History, Second World War<

ISBN: 9780987151933

Hardback, [PU: Avonmore Books], When Darwin was attacked nobody could have predicted the extraordinary ferocity of the 19 February 1942 raid. which hit Darwin with the biggest Japanese ai… Mehr…

Hardback, [PU: Avonmore Books], When Darwin was attacked nobody could have predicted the extraordinary ferocity of the 19 February 1942 raid. which hit Darwin with the biggest Japanese air attack ever in the South Pacific. Since then generations of Australians have been drawn to the stories and folklore of the Darwin action. But facts have blurred and mythology has thrived., Second World War<