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Jones, David, 1945-

U.S. subs down under : Brisbane, 1942-1945 / United States submarines down under David Jones and Peter Nunan. - Annapolis, Md. : Naval Institute Press, 2005. - xv, 297 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [263]-288) and index.

Forewords by Rear Adm. Maurice H. Rindskopf and Lt. Comdr. Max Shean -- First arrivals -- The Navy comes ashore -- S-boats -- S-boats in the Solomons -- New tasks -- New submarines arrive -- Boats from Pearl Harbor -- The compound and the city -- A new leader -- Hard times -- Further operations -- Supporting the coastwatchers -- Buildup in Brisbane -- Leave in Queensland -- The rest centers -- Testing and training -- Progress -- Milne Bay -- A new squadron -- Philippine "spy squadron" -- Final success -- Closing down -- The British arrive -- Conclusion -- Appendix 1. American submarines using Brisbane base -- Appendix 2. Enemy shipping sunk by submarines of TF42 and TF72.

ISBN: 1591146445

Subjects--Corporate Names:
United States--History--World War 19391945

Subjects--Topical Terms:
World War 19391945--Naval operations--Submarine
World War 19391945--Naval operations American
World War 19391945--Campaigns--Pacific Ocean

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Brisbane Qld--History--20th century

LC Class. No.: D783