The Battle of the Bismarck Sea - Michael Veitch

During the first week of March 1943, Japan made a final, desperate attempt at controlling the South West Pacific. In the Battle of the Bismarck Sea, a force of land-based Australian and American planes attacked a massive convoy of Japanese warships. They were successful and Japan’s hopes of regaining the initiative in New Guinea ended.

More importantly for Australians, their victory removed any possibility that Australia might be invaded by Japanese forces. It was a significant time in our history—a week when our future was in the balance.

Michael Veitch tells the riveting story of this crucial moment in history—how the bravery of young men and experienced fighters, renegades and rule-followers, overcame some of the darkest days of World War II.

ISBN-10: 0733645895

ISBN-13 978-073364589

Published by Hachette Australia, 2021

352 pages; soft or hardback: soft cover; eBook also available.

Available from all major bookshops 

Cost: $32.99 RRP; eBook $16.99