U.S. subs down under : Brisbane, 1942-1945 / David Jones and Peter Nunan.
| Author/creator | Jones, David |
| Other author | Nunan, Peter, 1938- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Annapolis, Md. : Naval Institute Press, ©2005. |
| Description | xv, 297 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents |
| Subjects |
| Variant title | United States submarines down under |
| Contents | Forewords by Rear Adm. Maurice H. Rindskopf and Lt. Comdr. Max Shean -- First arrivals -- The Navy comes ashore -- S-boats -- S-boats in the Solomons -- New tasks -- New submarines arrive -- Boats from Pearl Harbor -- The compound and the city -- A new leader -- Hard times -- Further operations -- Supporting the coastwatchers -- Buildup in Brisbane -- Leave in Queensland -- The rest centers -- Testing and training -- Progress -- Milne Bay -- A new squadron -- Philippine "spy squadron" -- Final success -- Closing down -- The British arrive -- Conclusion -- Appendix 1. American submarines using Brisbane base -- Appendix 2. Enemy shipping sunk by submarines of TF42 and TF72. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [263]-288) and index. |
| LCCN | 2004009007 |
| ISBN | 1591146445 (alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | D783 .J66 2005 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |