Iris Nesdale's history of the Royal Australian Navy's small vessel fleet in the Second World War — the minesweepers, survey ships, boom defence vessels, Fairmile motor launches and other minor war vessels that served alongside the larger warships of the RAN in Australian, Pacific and other waters. These vessels and their crews are among the least-documented participants in Australia's naval war — they operated without the profile of the destroyers and cruisers, often in demanding and dangerous conditions.
Nesdale draws together their histories, the men who served in them, and the operations they undertook. At 253 pages with black and white illustrations throughout, this is a thorough reference for anyone researching RAN service in WWII beyond the major warships, or tracing a family member's naval service in minor war vessels.
This copy is the first edition, signed by the author.
This copy is in Very Good condition but has foxing on page edges and the end papers. As always, the photos are of the book you will receive.