Nuked : the submarine fiasco that sank Australia's sovereignty
Fowler, Andrew John2024
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In this tale of treachery and intrigue, Andrew Fowler exposes the lies and deception that so outraged the President of France. Interviewing many of the main players and talking to sources in Paris, London, Washington and Canberra, Fowler pieces together the plot to sink the French and switch to a nuclear-powered US submarine.
Main title:
Nuked : the submarine fiasco that sank Australia's sovereignty / Andrew Fowler.
Author:
Fowler, Andrew John, author
Imprint:
Carlton, Victoria : Melbourne University Press, 2024.
Collation:
198 pages ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
IntroductionMurky depthsChampagne daysWhat Washington wantsFrance overboardA secret stateThat sinking feelingThe media and the messageIn the frameThe StingThe BombNo way out?
ISBN:
97805228803110522880312
Dewey class:
359.938 FOW359.938
LC class:
VA713
Language:
English
Subject:
Australia. Department of Defence -- Appropriations and expendituresAustralia. Royal Australian Navy -- Submarine forcesRoyal Australian Navy (RAN)Nuclear submarines -- AustraliaAustralia -- DefensesMilitary historyInternational relationsSubmarines (Ships) -- AustraliaAustralia -- Military policyFranceAustralia -- Foreign relations -- FranceFrance -- Foreign relations -- AustraliaUnited States of AmericaAustralia -- DefensesAustralia -- Armed Forces -- Appropriations and expenditures
Index terms:
Warfare & defence (Australia)International relations (Australia)AustralianWarfare & defence (Australia)International relations (Australia)
BRN:
96855
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