WWII operations

Canberra’s fate

Temp Author · Dec 13, 1974 ·

It was 1.45 in the morning, Serene and quiet the sea; The Canberra had steamed into Tulagi, With Guadalcanal on the lee. The Aussie patrol was with us With Yankee ...

Action in the Solomons

Clemens, Major W. F. M. MC. · Sep 30, 1974 ·

The text of this article consists of extracts from The Battle of Savo Island by Major W. F. M. Clemens, MC. Major Clemens viewed the battle from behind enemy positions ...

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Perth Died Bravely

Makin, Hon. Norman J O · Jun 30, 1974 ·

[Statement by the Minister for the Navy (the Hon. Norman J.O.Makin, M.P.) in the Australian House of Representatives, 2nd March 1945] THIS RECONSTRUCTION of the Java Sea Battle, and of ...

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British Pacific Fleet Memorial

Pollock, M.P. · Mar 30, 1974 ·

THREE HUNDRED MEMBERS and guests witnessed the unveiling of the British Pacific Fleet Memorial at Naval Headquarters, Potts Point, Sydney, on Sunday 2nd December 1973. Rear Admiral G.D. Moore, CBE, ...

Nestor died slowly

Lind, L.J. · Dec 31, 1972 ·

(An extract from N Class by L. J. Lind and M. A. Payne) At 1806, during a high level bombing attack, Nestor was straddled by three 1,000 pound bombs. One ...

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Tokyo Bay – 2nd September 1945

A.N. Other · Dec 16, 1972 ·

The signing of the surrender document on Tokyo Harbour on 2nd September, 1945, ended World War II. These two photographs depict the scene on that memorable day. Representatives of all ...

The Battle of the Coral Sea – May 4-8,1942

Australian-American Association · Aug 26, 1972 ·

The Story of the Coral Sea Battle and its Significance. In 1942 Australia’s fate was being decided by the battle of the Coral Sea, the turning-point of the Pacific war. ...

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Leyte Gulf – Biggest Sea Fight in History

Collins, Vice Admiral Sir John · Jan 31, 1972 ·

The invitation to write an article for the Naval Historical Review 1972 gives me the opportunity to remind members of the importance of the Battle of Leyte Gulf in Australian ...

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