BOOKS.

HMAS PERTH.

An excellent new book by a former C.O. of HMAS Perth (11) which
presents a very detailed and well researched account of the history of HMAS Perth (1)
in a very readable format. the best reference book on HMAS Perth published to date.
Available from
Rosenberg Publishing
PO Box 6125
Dural NSW 2158
Australia

Age Shall not Weary Them -  Roberts. Written about 1944 by former crew member about Perth's early days.
All Men Back - All One Big Mistake. - W.Bee  About the sinking and life as a POW
Australia Ships of War - J.Bastock. The definitive reference book on RAN ships.
Battle History of the I.J.N.  - P.S.Dull. Excellent account of the Sea Battles in the NE Indies in early 1942.
Battle of the Java Sea - Thomas. A good book on the Battle of the Java Sea.
Battle of Java sea -  Van Oosten. Similar to the above book.
HMAS Perth - Alan Payne. Written 1982 by Alan Payne for RANHS. Excellent reference book.
Out of the Smoke - Ray Parkin. First book of a trilogy dealing with the sinking and life as a POW
Proud Echo (aka The Survivors) - Ronald McKie 1952. The best book dealing with the sinking of Perth.
RAN 1939-42 - Hermon Gill. The Official History of the RAN
Return from the River Kwai - Blair. Deals in part with the rescue of four Perth suvivors by US Submarines.
The Bells of Sunda Strait.- Burchell. Account of the discovery and dive on the Perth wreck.                            

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