Damaged USS Yorktown (CV-5) and Astoria (CA-34) at Midway 1942. Historically, the existential threats and serious risks to Australia have come by or over the sea. The maritime supremacy established by the US at Midway in 1942 has underpinned Australia's wellbeing for most of the last century.

Damaged USS Yorktown (CV-5) and Astoria (CA-34) at Midway 1942. Historically, the existential threats and serious risks to Australia have come by or over the sea. The maritime supremacy established by the US at Midway in 1942 has underpinned Australia’s wellbeing for most of the last century.

29 May 2014|Kristy Bryden