"Papers in Australian Maritime Affairs, No.2." xiii, 225pp., illustrations throughout in b/w. Book square, tight, clean, a miniscule bump to top rear foredge. Illustrated, laminated boards. Identically illustrated dustjacket has negligible edgewear and indentations. Vastly experienced in contempory and historical naval subjects, the author/lecturer, at the time of publication, was a commander in the Royal Australian Navy. With an expert's knowledge, he looks at the navies of four Indian Ocean/ Subcontinent countries, a potential simmering cauldron. Contents include: India and Pakistan: The Beginning, Indian Navy 1947-1971, Pakistan Navy 1947-1971, The 1971 Indo-Pakistan war at sea, Indian Navy 1972-1996, Pakistan Navy ditto, Bangladesh Navy, Sri Lankan Navy, Biblio, Index. Published in U.K. and U.S.A., by Spantech & Lancer. Comments expressed are "The author's, and do not represent opinions of the ADF, DOD or Australian Government." Book weight approx. 500g. PLEASE NOTE: LISTED BOOKS ARE NOT STORED AT SHOP PREMISES. DIGITAL PHOTOS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.

Maritime, Naval History, Sub-Continent Naval History, Indian Navy, Pakistan Navy