A Little America in Western Australia: The US Naval Communication Station at North West Cape and the Founding of Exmouth (Uwa Scholarly)
$49.95
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Book Synopsis: In 1963, the US Naval Communication Station at North West Cape in Western Australia became the first US defense facility to be established on Australian soil in peacetime. During America's Cold War struggle against communism, North West Cape's primary function was to communicate with the US fleet in the Indian and Western Pacific Oceans, especially nuclear missile submarines - the Navy's most powerful deterrent force. Seen as a vital outpost of US defense throughout the 1960s and 1970s, the whole venture was just as monumental for Australia.
This book represents an important and long-overdue history of the significance of North West Cape for Australia-US relations and Australian politics, paying special attention to the town of Exmouth that was uniquely created to support the base. Drawing on archival records and oral interviews, A Little America in Western Australia brings to light the experiences of Australian civilians and US Navy personnel in a fascinating and often humorous portrait of life at the Cape.
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"...welcome addition to military and nautical history collections, highly recommended especially for college library shelves." - Midwest Book Review, Library Bookwatch: September 2015, The Nautical Shelf [Subject: Military History, Naval Studies, US Studies, Australian Studies, Politics]
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Step into the captivating world of the US Naval Communication Station at North West Cape and the founding of Exmouth with the book A Little America in Western Australia. Delve into the fascinating history of the first US defense facility on Australian soil in peacetime and its vital role during America's Cold War struggle against communism. Drawing on archival records and oral interviews, this book sheds light on the experiences of Australian civilians and US Navy personnel, providing a unique and often humorous portrait of life at the Cape.
Discover the untold significance of North West Cape for Australia-US relations and Australian politics. Unveil the secrets that make this book an invaluable addition to military and nautical history collections. Examining the creation of the town of Exmouth to support the base, every page of this book transports you back in time to witness the monumental venture that shaped the region's landscape.
For scholars, researchers, and history enthusiasts, A Little America in Western Australia is an essential read. Dive into the depths of military history, naval studies, US studies, Australian studies, and politics with this meticulously researched and beautifully written account. The gripping narrative and meticulous attention to detail make this book a must-have for college libraries and any reader seeking to understand the complexities of Australia-US relations.
Do not miss the opportunity to have this incredible piece of history on your bookshelf. Grab your copy of A Little America in Western Australia today and immerse yourself in a world where the struggles and triumphs of nations shape the course of history.
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