The Battle of the Java Sea

Thomas, David A.

Published by Stein and Day, New York, NY, 1969

About this Item

A volume in the Great Battles of the Modern World Series. Grey covers with yellow cloth spine with gold lettering which is bright. Covers exhibit light bumping on bottom edges and spine ends. Light soiling to top and front page ends. Light yellowing to text due to age. Text is otherwise clean and unmarked. Hinges are tight. Illustrated with b&w photos. Illustrated dj is in a protective mylar cover with small chips and creasing on spine ends, edges and corners. Light shelf wear and soiling to covers. "This is the first full account of what Winston Churchill called 'the forlorn battle', the attempt by a desperately small fleet of British, Australian, American and Dutch ships to stem the Japanese advance into Southeast Asia in the days immediately following Pearl Harbor." All books are individually described. Never ex-lib unless stated. Seller Inventory # 5409-3958

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Battle of the Java Sea

Publisher: Stein and Day, New York, NY

Publication Date: 1969

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Good