The Royal Australian Navy in World War II,

Authors

Dale Stephens

Abstract

Australia is quintessentially a maritime nation. From the arrival of Lieutenant James Cook, RN, in Botany Bay in 1770, navies have featured heavily in the his- torical experience of Australia, and for this naval officer, the navy is rightfully regarded as “the senior service.” Given this background, it seems surprising that there is not more written about this naval tradition and especially about the triumphs and tragedies of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in wartime. The recent publication of a second edition of David Stevens’s Royal Australian Navy in World War II fills a very important gap. First published in 1996, the book has been augmented significantly in this new edition.

Recommended Citation

Stephens, Dale (2005) "The Royal Australian Navy in World War II,," Naval War College Review: Vol. 58: No. 3, Article 19.
Available at: https://digital-commons.usnwc.edu/nwc-review/vol58/iss3/19