Book Reviews

The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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  BUY NOW...

Ian Fleming’s Inspiration. The Truth Behind the Books

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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  BUY NOW FROM BOOKTOPIA  Edward Abel...

Ikara: Australia’s Cold War Wonder Weapon

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Ikara: Australia's Cold War Wonder Weapon. By Angus Britts. Naval Historical Society of Australia, Sydney, 2021. Reviewed by John Mortimer  BUY NOW  In this new book the scene is...

Astute Class – Owner’s Workshop Manual

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Astute Class Nuclear Submarine – Owner’s Workshop Manual. By Professor Jonathon Gates. Haynes Publishing, Yeovil, Somerset, 2018. Reviewed by Peter Briggs  BUY NOW FROM BOOKTOPIA  Despite its casual...

Sliding-door moments: ANZUS and Blue Pacific

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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

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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...