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The lowest-priced item in unused and unworn condition with absolutely no signs of wear. The item may be missing the original packaging such as the original box or bag or tags or in the original packaging but not sealed. The item may be a factory second or a new, unused item with defects or irregularities. See details for description of any imperfections. Some amazing history. Verified purchase: Yes Condition: Pre-owned. Skip to main content. About this product. Make an offer:. Stock photo. New other : Lowest price The lowest-priced item in unused and unworn condition with absolutely no signs of wear. Excellent condition. There is an inscription on the front facing page as shown in photo, but overall very good like new. Most were young - many were still teenagers - from cities and towns, villages and farms across the nation. See all 2 new other listings. Buy It Now. Add to cart. They were Cruiser: The Life and Loss of HMAS Perth and Her Crew lost in a hurricane in the Atlantic. In the Mediterranean in they were bombed by the Luftwaffe and the Italian Air Force for months on end until; ultimately, during the disastrous evacuation of the Australian army from Crete, their ship took a direct hit and thirteen men were killed. Off the. Firing until her ammunition literally ran out, she was sunk with the loss of of her crew, including her much-loved captain and the Royal Australian Navy's finest fighting sailor, 'Hardover' Hec Waller. Ather men were taken into Japanese captivity, most to become slave labourers in the infinite hell of the Burma-Thai railway. Many died there, victims of unspeakable atrocity. Only men, less than a third of her crew, survived to return home at war's end. Cruiser is their story. And the story of those who loved them and waited for them. Mike Carlton is one of Australia's best-known broadcasters and journalists. In a year career, he has been a radio and television news and current affairs reporter, foreign correspondent, radio host and newspaper columnist. Cruiser: The Life and Loss of HMAS Perth and Her Crew turned to talk radio infirst at Sydney's 2GB, and then for four years in London at Newstalk Mike has had a life-long passion for naval history. Show more Show less. Pre-owned Pre-owned. See all 8 - All listings for this product. Ratings and reviews Write a review. Most relevant reviews. Peterson Paperback 4. Van der Kolk Paperback, 4. Save on Non-Fiction Books Trending price is based on prices over last 90 days. You may also like. Life Sciences Books s. Perth Books. Perth Paperback Books. Weight Loss Weight Loss Books. Perth Non-Fiction Books in English. Marine Life Books. This item doesn't belong on this page. Book about HMAS Perth | Cruiser: The Life and Loss of HMAS Perth and Her Crew Mike Carlton

Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Want to Read saving…. Want to Read Currently Reading Read. Other editions. Enlarge cover. Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Open Preview See a Problem? Details if other :. Thanks for telling us about the problem. Return to Book Page. Preview — Cruiser by Mike Carlton. This book tells their story. Get A Copy. Hardcoverpages. More Details Other Editions 4. Friend Reviews. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about Cruiserplease sign up. Lists with This Book. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. Community Reviews. Showing Average rating 4. Rating details. More filters. Sort order. Most were young, many were still teenagers. During the evacuation of the Australian Amy from Crete, the ship took a direct hit and thirteen men were killed. Off the coast of Java in Marchshe met an overwhelming enemy naval force. She fired until her ammunition ran out, and then she was sunk. Just over half of them - - were lost with the ship or in the struggle to stay afloat afterwards. Only men survived to return home at the end of the war. A Cruiser: The Life and Loss of HMAS Perth and Her Crew hit by a bomb, dropped by an unseen aircraft, killed thirteen men four sailors and nine of the troops being evacuated from Crete. First the Perth and then the Houston succumbed to the overwhelming enemy firepower. And, almost 70 years after 1 Marchthere are few survivors left to provide their first-hand accounts. The death of her sister Sydney took a higher toll, of men killed, but the story of Perth is unique and hallowed because she fought to the last in a battle she could never have won and because so many of her crew survived the brutality of Japanese imprisonment to tell that story. It is a moving account of tragic and heroic events. The voices of the men who served on the HMAS Perth and the history of events are well presented in Mike Carlton's book, and there are extensive notes on sources for those who want to know more. I was moved by this book, and recommend it highly. Jennifer Cameron-Smith Jan 23, James Yong rated it it was amazing. A well written book about not just the life and loss of the HMAS Perth and her crew but the political climate and circumstances that put her there. A real window into the past. Mike's vivid descriptions have the effect of putting you right in the midst of World War 2. May 07, Cropredy rated it really liked it Shelves: history. It made quite an impression on me furthered by the prohibition on comic books in our household. The doomed escape run after the disastrous Battle of the Java Sea was riveting to my pre-teen mind. Recently, one of my Goodreads "friends" Aussie Rick called my attention to this book. It had very good reviews and, h A long time ago when I was a kid, I had a comic book that featured the Battle of Sunda Strait. It had very good reviews and, having grown up reading mostly American-centric WW II histories, an account from the Australian perspective would be welcomed. This book was actually quite good. The author, a journalist, is a very good writer and makes what can be dry unit history into a very interesting story. There are essentially four parts to the book: 1 - The pre-war Australian navy, commissioning of the Perth into the RAN, and staffing of the ship from mostly raw recruits 2 - Service in the European theatre including many air attacks during the Battles for Greece and Cruiser: The Life and Loss of HMAS Perth and Her Crew 3 - Service in the Pacific and ultimate sinking in Sunda Strait and the sruvival stories of the shipwrecked 4 - Stories of captivity including on the "Railway of Death" and finally repatriation of the survivors. The middle two sections were the best because the narrative was tightest - the crew members are all aboard the ship and the ship fought battles. It is a rare book that covers in detail events in the Mediterranean as well as the Pacific. Nevertheless some interesting perspectives in Australian upper command political and military as well as the POW repatriation procedure Cruiser: The Life and Loss of HMAS Perth and Her Crew experience. I have to give Australian authors credit for not being afraid to include graphic descriptions of sailor's leaves in brothels - something that no doubt happened in all armed forces but often left out of narrative histories. Australian authors also aren't afraid to rightfully toss blame at senior commanders both Aussie and Brit for vanity, idiocy, or cowardice. This makes for a refreshing read. Useful maps, some photos, excellent notes and a well-done epilogue. The author conducted in person interviews with survivors and greatly benefited from numerous first hand published and unpublished accounts. Mar 22, Lawrence rated it really liked it. Most were young—many were still teenagers—from cities and towns, villages and farms across the nation. They were nearly lost in a hurricane in the Atlantic. In the Mediterranean in they were bombed by the Luftwaffe and the Italian Air Force for months on end until, ultimately, during the disastrous evacuation of the Australian army Cruiser: The Life and Loss of HMAS Perth and Her Crew Crete, their ship took a direct hit and thirteen men were killed. Off the coast of Java in March that year she met an overwhelming enemy naval force. Another men were taken into Japanese captivity, most to become slave labourers in the infinite hell of the Burma-Thai railway. Many died there, victims of unspeakable atrocity. Cruiser, by journalist and broadcaster Mike Carlton, is their story. And the story of those who loved them and waited for them. I read the Kindle edition - the only downside not unusual for Kindle editions are the relatively low-resolution photographs. When I picked this book up in my local second hand book store the shiver that went up my spine told me I needed to read it. As one who has served in the boiler and engine rooms Cruiser: The Life and Loss of HMAS Perth and Her Crew HMA ships I was struck by how close Carlton must have got to men whose stories he told. This is a long book, but not too long. Allow yourself to be immersed in the writing and the stories of gallant men to whom we owe so much and you will not be Cruiser: The Life and Loss of HMAS Perth and Her Crew. We will remember them. Mar 22, Greg rated it really liked it. Great to revisit this history. We must look at what others had to endure to contribute to the society of today. Recommend to anyone who loves history. Apr 07, Dipra Lahiri rated it it was amazing Shelves:war. A riveting read, with the pace and energy of a thriller. HMAS Perth took part in many battles across many theaters, but eventually succumbed. The story about her surviving crew is equally absorbing. Sep 16, Danntor rated it really liked it Shelves: military-history. When I purchased this all I thought it would be about the battle of the Sunda Strait but it starts off with the first ships crew manning it for the first time all the way to the men in the POW camps. A very good read, especially if you are an ex or current sailor. Feb 28, Tegan Mahoney rated it it was amazing. I'm not even a fan of military history, but the vivid detail in which Mike describes not only the military aspect of this era but also the general atmosphere at the time is Cruiser: The Life and Loss of HMAS Perth and Her Crew so alluring. Highly recommend. Dec 11, Andrew Parnell rated it it was amazing. Awesome book well written. May 16, B rated it it was amazing. Excellent can't put down reading. 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