The Bombing of Darwin

Further reading

This reading list includes only some of the more readily accessible books presenting a general coverage about the war in the Northern Territory.

Abbott, C.L.A. Australia's Frontier Province. Angus and Robertson, Sydney, 1950.

Alcorta, F.X. Australia's Frontline: The Northern Territory's War. Allen and Unwin, North Sydney, 1991.

Alford, R.N. & Radtke, P. Darwin's Air War. Aviation Historical Society of the N.T. & Coleman's Printing, Darwin 1991.

Australia in the War of 1939–1945. (the official war history, published progressivel in II parts by the Australian War Memorial).

Connaughton, R. Shrouded Secrets:Japan's War on Mainland Australia 1942–1944. Brassey, London, 1994.

Dickinson, J. Refugees In Our Own Country. Historical Society Of The Northern Territory, Darwin, 1995.

Donovan, P. Defending The Northern Gateway. Australian National University, Canberra, 1989.

Egan, T. The Navy in Darwin. Museums and Art Galleries of the Northern Territory, Darwin, 1992.

Flynn, F., Northern Frontiers. F.P. Leonard, Sydney, 1968.

Grant, J. Spitfires Over Darwin. R.J. Moore, Melbourne, 1995.

Griffiths, O. Darwin Drama. Bloxham & Chambers. Sydney, 1947.

Hall, R.A. The Black Diggers. Aboriginal Studies Press, Canberra, 1997.

Haultain, C.T.G. Watch Off Arnhem Land. Roebuck Society, Canberra, 1971.

Leggoe, J. Trying to be Sailors. St. George Books, Perth, 1983.

Lewis, T.A. War at Home. Tall Stories, Darwin, 1999.

Lloyd, C. and Hall, R. Backroom Briefings. National Library of Australia, Canberra, 1997.

Lockwood, D. Australia's Pearl Harbour. Cassell, Melbourne, 1966.

Mulholland, J. Darwin Bombed. Australian Military History Publications. Loftus, 1999.

Powell, A. The Shadow's Edge. Melbourne University Press. Carlton, 1988.

Rayner, R.J. The Army And The Defence of Darwin Fortress. Rudder Press, Plumpton, 1995.

Rorrison, J.D. Nor The Years Condemn, Palomar Publications, Brisbane. 1992.

Smith, A. Convoys Up The Track. A.C.Smith, Plympton, 1991.

Vane, A. North Australia Observer Unit. Australian Military History Publications, Loftus, 2000.

Willmott, H.P. The Second World War In The East. Cassell, London, 1999.