The Territory at War by Lewis Tom & Reed, Mike [Editors] - 2019

Katherine, NT: Katherine Historical Society Inc.. 2019. Small Quarto Size [approx 18x25cm]. A Near Fine copy. An excellent copy. Illustrated with Black & White Photographs and Map. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 244 pages. As the sun rises over the Arafura Sea on 19 February 1942 Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft carriers Akagi, Kaga, Hiryu and Soryu launch their aircraft, 188 of which commence a surprise attack on Darwin at 9.58am, dropping more bombs than they did at Pearl Harbor less then three months earlier. The months and years that followed witnessed a commitment to duty by Allied military personnel and those civilians who weren't evacuated. Some of their stories are told in this book. . 1st Edition. Softcover.