Hmas Bataan, 1952 - An Australian Warship in the Korean War (Electronic book text)

A unique account of AustraliaOCOs involvement in the Korean War, this record tells the story of destroyer HMAS BataanOCOs 1952 tour of duty. Written from two contrasting perspectives?namely from a ?lower deckOCO seaman and an ?upper deckOCO commander?this narrative draws on a variety of archival sources, including the shipOCOs monthly log, a collection of poetry written aboard the ship during the war, letters, and photographs. Peppered with intimate insights from the unpublished notebooks, this chronicle will entice those interested in naval and military history.