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Flagship: The Cruiser HMAS Australia II and the Pacific War on Japan

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Mike Carlton

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Pages: 656pages
Temps de lecture: 23heures

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Set against the backdrop of World War II, the narrative follows the HMAS Australia II, a cruiser that played a crucial role in key naval battles. After patrolling for German battleships, the ship returned home to a shocking murder of a sailor, leading to a swift trial and execution of the culprits. Australia II participated in the pivotal Battle of the Coral Sea and the historic Battle of Leyte Gulf, aiding in General Douglas MacArthur's return to the Philippines. Ultimately, she faced relentless kamikaze attacks before retiring in 1956, honored yet scrapped as the last of her name.

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Flagship: The Cruiser HMAS Australia II and the Pacific War on Japan, Mike Carlton

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Titre: Flagship: The Cruiser HMAS Australia II and the Pacific War on Japan
Langue: Anglais
Auteurs: Mike Carlton
Éditeur: Penguin Random House Australia
Publié: 2017
Format: rigide
Pages: 656
ISBN13: 9780857987778
Mots clés: Histoire, Histoire du monde, Militaire
Description: Set against the backdrop of World War II, the narrative follows the HMAS Australia II, a cruiser that played a crucial role in key naval battles. After patrolling for German battleships, the ship returned home to a shocking murder of a sailor, leading to a swift trial and execution of the culprits. Australia II participated in the pivotal Battle of the Coral Sea and the historic Battle of Leyte Gulf, aiding in General Douglas MacArthur's return to the Philippines. Ultimately, she faced relentless kamikaze attacks before retiring in 1956, honored yet scrapped as the last of her name.