Description
Discover the riveting tale of 'A Very Rude Awakening,' a groundbreaking retelling of an extraordinary chapter in Australia's war history. This captivating book explores the dramatic events of May 31, 1942, when Sydney Harbour became the scene of an unexpected Japanese midget submarine attack amidst the glamour and revelry of wartime Sydney. With 328 pages filled with rich storytelling by Peter Grose, you'll experience firsthand accounts and previously unpublished official documents that illuminate the chaos, courage, and humor surrounding that fateful night.
As sailors, soldiers, and airmen celebrated in bustling theatres, restaurants, and clubs, the war felt remote—until it crashed into their reality with the arrival of three stealthy submarines. Grose masterfully weaves a narrative that contrasts the party atmosphere with the sudden urgency of wartime tragedy, making this book a compelling read for history buffs, military enthusiasts, and anyone interested in Australia's cultural heritage.
Thoroughly researched and elegantly presented, 'A Very Rude Awakening' not only uncovers the truths behind the attack but also challenges long-held myths about Australia's involvement in World War II. Experience history like never before with this essential addition to any bookshelf.
**Condition:** BRAND NEW | **ISBN:** 9781760633301 | **Year:** 2018 | **Publisher:** Allen & Unwin | **Pages:** 328.
**Delivery Information:** Enjoy swift and secure shipping options to ensure your book reaches you promptly, ready to immerse you in a critical moment of Australian history.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760633301
Year: 2018
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 328
Description:
'Peter Grose has a natural ability to tell a good yarn and the story of the Japanese subs that slid into Sydney Harbour in 1942 is about as good as any Aussie yarn can get . . . a great retelling of a great story.'
The Sydney Morning Herald
On the night of 31 May 1942, Sydney was doing what it does best: partying. The theatres, restaurants, dance halls, illegal gambling dens, clubs and brothels offered plenty of choice to roistering sailors, soldiers and airmen on leave in Australia's most glamorous city. The war seemed far away. Newspapers devoted more pages to horse racing than to Hitler.
That Sunday night the party came to a shattering halt when three Japanese midget submarines crept into the harbour, past eight electronic indicator loops, past six patrolling Royal Australian Navy ships, and past an anti-submarine net stretched across the inner harbour entrance. Their arrival triggered a night of mayhem, courage, chaos and high farce which left 27 sailors dead and a city bewildered. The war, it seemed, was no longer confined to distant desert and jungle. It was right here at Australia's front door.
Written at the pace of a thriller and based on new first person accounts and previously unpublished official documents, A Very Rude Awakening is a ground-breaking and myth-busting look at one of the most extraordinary stories ever told of Australia at war.
As sailors, soldiers, and airmen celebrated in bustling theatres, restaurants, and clubs, the war felt remote—until it crashed into their reality with the arrival of three stealthy submarines. Grose masterfully weaves a narrative that contrasts the party atmosphere with the sudden urgency of wartime tragedy, making this book a compelling read for history buffs, military enthusiasts, and anyone interested in Australia's cultural heritage.
Thoroughly researched and elegantly presented, 'A Very Rude Awakening' not only uncovers the truths behind the attack but also challenges long-held myths about Australia's involvement in World War II. Experience history like never before with this essential addition to any bookshelf.
**Condition:** BRAND NEW | **ISBN:** 9781760633301 | **Year:** 2018 | **Publisher:** Allen & Unwin | **Pages:** 328.
**Delivery Information:** Enjoy swift and secure shipping options to ensure your book reaches you promptly, ready to immerse you in a critical moment of Australian history.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760633301
Year: 2018
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 328
Description:
'Peter Grose has a natural ability to tell a good yarn and the story of the Japanese subs that slid into Sydney Harbour in 1942 is about as good as any Aussie yarn can get . . . a great retelling of a great story.'
The Sydney Morning Herald
On the night of 31 May 1942, Sydney was doing what it does best: partying. The theatres, restaurants, dance halls, illegal gambling dens, clubs and brothels offered plenty of choice to roistering sailors, soldiers and airmen on leave in Australia's most glamorous city. The war seemed far away. Newspapers devoted more pages to horse racing than to Hitler.
That Sunday night the party came to a shattering halt when three Japanese midget submarines crept into the harbour, past eight electronic indicator loops, past six patrolling Royal Australian Navy ships, and past an anti-submarine net stretched across the inner harbour entrance. Their arrival triggered a night of mayhem, courage, chaos and high farce which left 27 sailors dead and a city bewildered. The war, it seemed, was no longer confined to distant desert and jungle. It was right here at Australia's front door.
Written at the pace of a thriller and based on new first person accounts and previously unpublished official documents, A Very Rude Awakening is a ground-breaking and myth-busting look at one of the most extraordinary stories ever told of Australia at war.