The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors
The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors; The extraordinary World War Two story of the United States Navy’s finest hour. By James D Hornfisher;...
Guy Griffiths – the Life and Times of an Australian Admiral
Guy Griffiths – the Life and Times of an Australian Admiral. By Peter Jones. (Australian Scholarly Publishing). ISBN 9781 9224 5467-6.
Reviewed by Rear Admiral Allan Du...
The Role of Intelligence in the Battle of Britain
The Role of Intelligence in the Battle of Britain. By Norman Ridley. Air World, an imprint of Pen & Sword, Barnsley, 2021. ISBN 978 1...
Winner of the 2021 ANI Commodore Sam Bateman Book Prize
In its inaugural year, the Commodore Sam Bateman Book Prize has been contested by 11 highly distinguished pieces that promote the study and understanding...
A Navy Admiral’s Bronze Rules: Managing Risk and Leadership
A Navy Admiral’s Bronze Rules: Managing Risk and Leadership. By Rear Admiral Dave Oliver, USN, Naval Institute Press, Annapolis, 2021.
Reviewed by Peter Jones
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Ian Fleming’s Inspiration. The Truth Behind the Books
Ian Fleming's Inspiration. The Truth Behind the Books. By Edward Abel Smith. Pen & Sword History, Barnsley, 2021. ISBN 978-1-52679-198-6
Reviewed by David Hobbs
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Edward Abel...
Ikara: Australia’s Cold War Wonder Weapon
Ikara: Australia's Cold War Wonder Weapon. By Angus Britts. Naval Historical Society of Australia, Sydney, 2021.
Reviewed by John Mortimer
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In this new book the scene is...
Astute Class – Owner’s Workshop Manual
Astute Class Nuclear Submarine – Owner’s Workshop Manual. By Professor Jonathon Gates. Haynes Publishing, Yeovil, Somerset, 2018.
Reviewed by Peter Briggs
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Despite its casual...
Sliding-door moments: ANZUS and Blue Pacific
The Australian Strategic Policy Institute has released a new report ‘Sliding-door moments: ANZUS and the Blue Pacific’ by Dr Richard Herr OAM, Dr Anthony Bergin and...
British Submarines In The Cold War Era
British Submarines In The Cold War Era. By Norman Friedman. Seaforth Publishing, Barnsley, Yorkshire, 2021.
Reviewed by Peter Briggs
(British Submarines in the Cold War Era was...