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 InfoAnnapolis, Md. : Naval Institute Press, ©2005.
Descriptionxv, 297 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Supplemental ContentTable 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 noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [263]-288) and index.
LCCN 2004009007
ISBN1591146445 (alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks D783 .J66 2005 ✔ Available Place Hold