HMAS Sydney vs SMS Emden, 09 Nov 1914

One hundred years ago today Australia's most significant battle up to that time, was fought. It was between HMAS Sydney and the German raider SMS Emden.

I have already briefly covered some aspects of this battle on a previous post:
http://theanzaclegend.blogspot.com.au/2013/10/100-years-australian-navy.html

The following pictures are from my book which briefly describes the battle :-

For a more detailed account, go to this site:-

http://sydneyemden100.com.au/battle#M247-03_HMAS_Sydney