{"title":"Bob Alford","description":"\u003cp\u003eBob Alford’s works delve deeply into pivotal moments of modern history, with a particular emphasis on military events and their broader impact. His writing combines meticulous research with engaging narrative, inviting readers to explore the complexities of warfare and strategy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough titles like \u003cem\u003eDarwin 1942\u003c\/em\u003e, Alford captures the tension and drama of conflict in the Pacific Theatre, offering insightful perspectives on both the tactical and human elements of history. His books are essential for readers interested in detailed military history and the stories behind significant battles.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"darwin-1942-by-bob-alford-9781472816870","title":"Darwin 1942","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA highly illustrated account of the Japanese aerial assault on the port of Darwin in February 1942 – the first attack ever mounted by a foreign power on Australia.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFollowing the devastating raids on Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941, lightning advances by Japanese forces throughout the Pacific and the Far East, and a desperate battle by the Allied command in the Dutch East Indies, it became evident that an attack on Australia was more a matter of ‘when’ and not ‘if’.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn 19 February, just eleven weeks after the attacks on Pearl Harbor and two weeks after the fall of Singapore, the same Japanese battle group that had attacked Hawaii was ordered to attack the ill-prepared and under-defended Australian port of Darwin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublishing 75 years after this little-known yet devastating attack, this fully illustrated study details what happened on that dramatic day in 1942 with the help of contemporary photographs, maps, and profiles of the commanders and machines involved in the assault.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48241072013548,"sku":"9781472816870","price":44.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781472816870-darwin-1942-1.jpg?v=1787932498"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/bob-alford.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}