Anzac Pioneers - History of the 2nd Pioneer Battalion AIF. 1916-1919 by Neville Browning OAM

$77.00 AUD

Category: MILITARY HISTORY

Unit history of the 2nd Pioneer Battalion AIF in World War 1. The history covers the formation of the battalion in Egypt in 1916 and its service on the Western Front. Anzac Pioneers chronicles the relatively unknown work of the pioneers on the Western Front, who worked in support of the infantry battali ons. Eye-witness reports from contemporary diaries, letters, reports and journals of 2nd Pioneer Battalion men bring the history to life. Many of the photographs, journals and diaries are from private sources across Australia and therefore never published. The volume includes daily descriptions of life and death on the Western Front amidst battles such as Pozieres, Bullecourt, Menin Road, Amiens and Mont St Quentin. Detailed appendices include Nominal Roll, Honour Roll, Awards and Nominal Index. ...Show more

TANKS AND ARMOURED VEHICLES OF WWII by JAN SURMONDT

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THE WORLD ENCYCLOPEDIA OF TANKS by GEORGE FORTY

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The Far Shore by Edward Ellsberg

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Category: MILITARY HISTORY

Edward Ellsberg's The Far Shore is the riveting first-hand account of the Allied D-Day landings in France in June 1944. A key actor in the invasion, Ellsberg describes in detail the massive preparations for the launch of the greatest armada in history, focusing on Hitler's Atlantic Wall defenses along t he Normandy beaches and the ingenious creation of the Mulberry artificial floating harbor which would prove vital in securing an Allied beach-head in France. Ellsberg devotes the second half of his book to an unforgettable real-time account of the bloody D-Day landings. ...Show more

Fremantle's Submarines - How Allied Submariners and Western Australians Helped Win the War in the Pacific by Michael Sturma

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Category: MILITARY HISTORY

From unpromising beginnings in March 1942, the submarine base at Fremantle became a vital part of the Allied offensive against Japan. Pushed back from the Philippines and the Netherlands East Indies, American submariners, accompanied by small numbers of Dutch, retreated to Fremantle on the remote west c oast of Australia as a port of last resort. Far from their prospective patrol areas and their own supply lines, they had little reason to feel optimistic. Thanks largely to a welcoming civilian population, the morale of Allied submariners quickly improved, as did their effectiveness in fighting the enemy. The first arrival of American and Dutch submarines at Fremantle coincided with a period when Western Australians felt especially vulnerable. On 3 March Japanese Zero fighters bombed the towns of Wyndham and Broome, while the same day there were three Japanese submarine attacks on shipping off the Western Australian coast. With many locals convinced that a Japanese invasion was imminent, Allied submariners got an appreciative reception. While in relatively small numbers, submariners were widely perceived as an elite force not only within the navy, but more generally by those who admired their courage and commitment. Although the Australians had no submariners of their own, they supported the base through the mobilization of resources and labor. Joined by British submariners from 1944, Allied submarines made a total of 416 patrols from Fremantle during the course of the war, becoming the most active base in the Pacific after Pearl Harbor. Some of the most famous submarines of the Second World War - including USS Harder, USS Flasher and HMS Trenchant - operated out of Fremantle, and many of the submariners who sailed from that port made the ultimate sacrifice. The success of Fremantle’s submarines depended not only on personal heroism, but cooperation between allies. From disastrous beginnings, the Allies overcame inertia and national suspicions to become a much more effective fighting force than their enemies. The Australian government provided unstinting support, while Australian commandos shared the perils of many submarine patrols. Meanwhile cooperation between American, Dutch and British submariners pioneered joint naval operations in the Pacific. This book documents not only the courage of submarine crews and the multinational cooperation that developed between Allies, but integrates the experiences of submariners on shore with their operations at sea. The promise of leave in Australia made the hardships and perils of lengthy war patrols more bearable. News that a submarine was ending its patrol in Fremantle inevitably created an expectant excitement among the crew on board. The hospitality and sense of belonging fostered by Western Australians became legendary among Allied submariners and remains central to their wartime memories. Many of those memories focus on relationships with young women, frequently sealed permanently through marriages. Many submariners also remember fondly the high alcohol content of Australian beer. Most of all, however, they recall the generosity of those civilians who welcomed them into their homes and hearts. At the same time, visiting submariners helped fill the emotional void created in many Australian families by absent sons, brothers, fathers and husbands fighting overseas. In an atmosphere of wartime austerity and rationing, the submariners also proved generous in sharing scarce resources with the local population. From the standpoint of morale, Fremantle became one of the most successful military outposts of the Second World War. ...Show more

The Encyclopaedia of Australia's Battles by Chris Coulthard-Clark

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A chronological reference work describing all the major battles fought in Australia or by Australians overseas.

Rosie's War : An Englishwoman's Escape from Occupied France by ROSEMARY SAY AND NOEL HOLLAND

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A Time for Memories - SIGNED by Molly Bihet

$50.00 AUD

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A Time for Memories is a collection of Occupation stories from Molly's friends and family. Each story offers as individual account of the impact of Germany's Occupation of Guernsey during the Second World War. Interspersed with this interesting mixture of personal accounts is a selection of Occupation R ecipes which were originally published in the Star Newspaper during the German Occupation. This engaging book adds a human voice to the history of Guernsey and in doing so highlights the determination and perseverance of the community. ...Show more

Ardennes 1944: Hitler's Last Gamble by Antony Beevor

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On 16 December 1944, Hitler launched his 'last gamble' in the snow-covered forests and gorges of the Ardennes on the Belgian/German border. Although Hitler's generals were doubtful of success, younger officers and NCOs were desperate to believe that their homes and families could be saved from the venge ful Red Army approaching from the east. The Ardennes offensive, with more than a million men involved, became the greatest battle of the war in western Europe. In January 1945, when the Red Army launched its onslaught towards Berlin, the once-feared German war machine was revealed to be broken beyond repair. The Ardennes was the battle which finally broke the Wehrmacht. ...Show more

The Strongest Tribe - War, Politics, and the Endgame in Iraq by Bing West

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In Iraq, the United States made mistake after mistake. Many Americans gave up on the war. Then two generals--David Petraeus and Raymond Odierno--displayed the leadership America expected. Bringing the reader from the White House to the fighting in the streets, combat journalist and bestselling author Bi ng West explains this astounding turnaround by U.S. forces. In the course of fifteen extended trips over five years, West embedded with more than sixty front-line units, discussing strategy with generals and tactics with corporals. Disposing of myths, he provides an expert's account of the counterinsurgency. This is the definitive study of how American soldiers actually fought. ...Show more

Battles Lost and Won - Great Campaigns of World War II by Hanson W. Baldwin

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From Chris Widener, the author of the breakout bestsellerThe Angel Inside, comes an inspiring new parable on the power of influence. The Art of Influencewill make you think twice about everything you've ever learned about influence. As Chris Widener’s inspiring story reveals, it’s not something you "do" to other people but rather something that starts with how you shape and transform your own life. Forget about manipulation and slick fast-talking;The Art of Influenceteaches that your ability to influence others begins from within. ...Show more

DARING TO WIN : SPECIAL FORCES AT WAR by DAVID ESHEL

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