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Greensborough Historical SocietyArticle, John Gibson, Len Warren - an Aussie soldier in World War Two, by John Gibson, 2017_12
... Len Warren - an Aussie soldier in World War Two, by John... with photographs Len Warren - an Aussie soldier in World War Two, by John ...Account of Len Warren's war service, after enlisting in December 1941 at the age of 18. He served mainly in the 2/43rd Australian Infantry Battalion, in the Middle East against the German forces, and in Papua New Guinea and Borneo against the Japanese. He was wounded, and suffered several bouts of malaria before being discharged in July 1946. A more detailed version of this story is available at GHS.9 p. typescript with photographsworld war ii, leonard william warren, australian army, len warren -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, World War Two Memorial buildings on west side of Main Road, Eltham, February 1968, Feb 1968
... World War Two Memorial buildings on west side of Main Road... centre Black and white photograph World War Two Memorial ...Child Welfare Centre (opened 1952) and War Memorial Hall originally built for the Children's Library. Shows the Eltham Shire Office (built 1964) at left of photo.In February 1968 an unknown person took a series of photos from the Eltham Hotel at Pitt Street heading north along Main Road through the shopping centre to just north of Elsa Court covering the length of the section of Main Road which was duplicated shortly thereafter. Shows the condition and environment of the streesscape of Main Road, Eltham immediately prior to the duplication between Pitt Street and Elsa Court through the shopping centre. Also shows a number of shops and businesses that operated at that time.Black and white photographduplication, eltham, main road, shire of eltham war memorial, children's library, infant welfare centre -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Boxtree, Heroes of World War Two, 1995
... Heroes of World War Two... acts of heroism during World War Two Ill, p.144. Heroes ...A photographic essay of a selection of those who performed acts of heroism during World War TwoIll, p.144.non-fictionA photographic essay of a selection of those who performed acts of heroism during World War Twoworld war 1939-1945 - heroes - biographies, soldiers - biographies -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Frontline Books, Battle Group : German Kamfgruppen Action in World War Two, 2014
... Battle Group : German Kamfgruppen Action in World War Two.... Action in World War Two. Book Frontline Books James Lucas ...The German army in the Second World War sought to fight and win swift, decisive victories in a succession of short campaigns - blitzkrieg, or lightning war. Flexibility was as essential as the will to win. Battle groups, or shock troops, were created from miscellaneous, and often disparate military units to undertake a specific local operation; it was the army's skill in combining superior numbers, aggressive tactics and the battle group commander's ability to exploit the changing situation on the ground which brought success on the battlefield. The actions described here cover all theatres of the war, and include battle groups large and small, deployed usually to smash a breach in the enemy line or seal off an enemy penetration. It covers operations in the first dynamic years when Wehrmacht forces defeated the armies of one European country after another in fast campaigns, through to the years after Stalingrad and Africa as they moved towards defeat. The battle groups' contribution to Wehrmacht fortunes offer powerful lessons in the tactics of battle management and this book by James Lucas, a military historian known for his close studies of the German soldier, is considered to be one of the most detailed and authoritative accounts on the subject. Collapse summaryIndex, bibliography, maps, ill, p.173.non-fictionThe German army in the Second World War sought to fight and win swift, decisive victories in a succession of short campaigns - blitzkrieg, or lightning war. Flexibility was as essential as the will to win. Battle groups, or shock troops, were created from miscellaneous, and often disparate military units to undertake a specific local operation; it was the army's skill in combining superior numbers, aggressive tactics and the battle group commander's ability to exploit the changing situation on the ground which brought success on the battlefield. The actions described here cover all theatres of the war, and include battle groups large and small, deployed usually to smash a breach in the enemy line or seal off an enemy penetration. It covers operations in the first dynamic years when Wehrmacht forces defeated the armies of one European country after another in fast campaigns, through to the years after Stalingrad and Africa as they moved towards defeat. The battle groups' contribution to Wehrmacht fortunes offer powerful lessons in the tactics of battle management and this book by James Lucas, a military historian known for his close studies of the German soldier, is considered to be one of the most detailed and authoritative accounts on the subject. Collapse summary germany - armed forces - history, germany - regimental histories -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Chris Ellis et al, American half tracks of world war two, 1978
... American half tracks of world war two... of world war two Book Chris Ellis Peter Chamberlain Bellona ...A detailed history of the American designed half-tracks which served the Allied nations in World War 2 and for many years after.ill (b/w), plans, p.104.non-fictionA detailed history of the American designed half-tracks which served the Allied nations in World War 2 and for many years after.half track vehicles - military, united states army - history -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Bill Gunston, The illustrated directory of fighting aircraft of World War Two, 1988
... The illustrated directory of fighting aircraft of World War... of World War Two Book Bill Gunston Salamander books ...Illustrated details of all major fighters, bombers and ground attack aircraft deployed by the combatant nations in World War IIill B/w, col). p.478.non-fictionIllustrated details of all major fighters, bombers and ground attack aircraft deployed by the combatant nations in World War IIfighter planes - history, bomber planes - history -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Mostly Unsung Military History Research and Publications, Royal Australian Air Force honours and awards for World War Two, 1996
... Royal Australian Air Force honours and awards for World War... of the RAAF recipients of awards during World War Two p.117. Royal ...An alphabetical listing of the RAAF recipients of awards during World War Twop.117.non-fictionAn alphabetical listing of the RAAF recipients of awards during World War Twomilitary decorations - australia, royal australian air force - honours and awards -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Octopus Books, Tanks of World War Two, 1981
... Tanks of World War Two.... warfare Color illustrations of World War two tank types. Ill, p ...Color illustrations of World War two tank types.Ill, p.207.non-fictionColor illustrations of World War two tank types.tanks - military science, world war 1939-1945 - tank warfare -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, MBI Publishing, Tanks of World War Two, 2000
... Tanks of World War Two....-and-the-dandenong-ranges Tanks - Military science World war 1939-1945 - Tank ...Each vehicle featured is illustrated by a black and white photograph and accompanied by text that analyses the vehicle's design, development and service history.Index, ill, p.96.non-fictionEach vehicle featured is illustrated by a black and white photograph and accompanied by text that analyses the vehicle's design, development and service history. tanks - military science, world war 1939-1945 - tank warfare -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Bernard Fitzsimons, Tanks and weapons of World War Two, 1973
... Tanks and weapons of World War Two... text to tell the story of the weapons of world war two. Ill, p ...This book contains lavish illustrations and authoritative text to tell the story of the weapons of world war two.Ill, p.160.non-fictionThis book contains lavish illustrations and authoritative text to tell the story of the weapons of world war two.tanks - military science, world war 1939-1945 - tank warfare -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Australian Scholarly, Hard to go bung : World War two soldiers settlement in Victoria 1945-1962, 2011
... Hard to go bung : World War two soldiers settlement in.... Index, notes, ill, maps, p.258. Hard to go bung : World War two ...This book contains the story of Australia's most successful scheme for settling returned soldiers on their own farms. The book includes the recollections of many of the 6000 families who gained a livelihood on farms across the state.Index, notes, ill, maps, p.258.non-fictionThis book contains the story of Australia's most successful scheme for settling returned soldiers on their own farms. The book includes the recollections of many of the 6000 families who gained a livelihood on farms across the state.soldier settlements - victoria - history, land settlement - victoria - history -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Orbis, Fighters of World War Two, 1998
... Fighters of World War Two... of the main fighters involved in World war Two Index, ill, p.192 ...Descriptions of the main fighters involved in World war TwoIndex, ill, p.192.non-fictionDescriptions of the main fighters involved in World war Twoairplanes - military, fighter planes -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Bonanza Books, The great book of World war two airplanes, 1984
... The great book of World war two airplanes... Two airplanes Ill. p.632. The great book of World war two ...Comprehensive descriptions of World war Two airplanesIll. p.632.non-fictionComprehensive descriptions of World war Two airplanesmilitary airplanes - descriptions, world war 1939-1945 - aerial warfare -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Ure Smith, Warplanes and air battles of World War Two, 1973
... Warplanes and air battles of World War Two... of World War Two Book Ure Smith Bernard Fitzsimmons ...Illustration and text describing the battles and aircraft of the air war in World War IIIll, p.160.non-fictionIllustration and text describing the battles and aircraft of the air war in World War IIworld war ii - air warfare, world war ii - airplanes -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchNaval Institute Press, Wings of the Navy : flying allied carrier aircraft of World War Two, 1987
... War Two... based aircraft Flying allied carrier aircraft of World War Two ...Flying allied carrier aircraft of World War Two illustrated with cutaway and cockpit interior drawingsIll, p.176.non-fictionFlying allied carrier aircraft of World War Two illustrated with cutaway and cockpit interior drawingsworld war 1939-1945 - aerial operations, carrier based aircraft -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Amber books, Abandoned world war two aircraft, tanks and warships, 2021
... Abandoned world war two aircraft, tanks and warships.... A pictorial archive of abandoned world war two weaponry Ill, p.224 ...A pictorial archive of abandoned world war two weaponryIll, p.224.non-fictionA pictorial archive of abandoned world war two weaponrymilitary archeology, military equipment - abandoned -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Bison books, World war two day by day, 1989
... World war two day by day... war. Index, ill, maps, p.315. World war two day by day Book ...A chronological history of the second world war.Index, ill, maps, p.315.non-fictionA chronological history of the second world war.world war 1939-1945 - pictorial works, world war 1939-1945 - history -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Amber Books, Aircraft of world war two: Development, weaponry, specifications, 2006
... Aircraft of world war two: Development, weaponry... bomber aircraft Details of the fighting aircraft of World War Two ...Details of the fighting aircraft of World War TwoIndex, ill, p.313.Details of the fighting aircraft of World War Twofighter aircraft - world war ii, world war 1939-1945 bomber aircraft -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, 37/52 Australian Infantry Battalion Association, A young man's war : a history of the 37th/52nd Australian Infantry Battalion in World War Two : Battle honours South West Pacific 1943-1945, liberation of Australian New Guinea, Gusika -Fortification Point, 1992
... Infantry Battalion in World War Two : Battle honours South West... in World War Two : Battle honours South West Pacific 1943-1945 ...A history of the wartime experiences of the Australian Army 37th/52nd infantry battalionsIndex, ill, maps, p.428.non-fictionA history of the wartime experiences of the Australian Army 37th/52nd infantry battalionsworld war 1939-1945 - regimental histories - australia, world war 1939-1945 - campaigns - south west pacific -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branchbook, Kagero Publishing, Hungarian armoured forces in World War Two, 2017
... Hungarian armoured forces in World War Two... Two Ill, p.130. Hungarian armoured forces in World War Two ...Armoured vehicles in the Hungarian army in World War TwoIll, p.130.non-fictionArmoured vehicles in the Hungarian army in World War Twoarmoured vehicles - history, world war 1939-1945 - hungarian army -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branchbook, BisonBooks, An illustrated history of the navies of world war two, 1976
... An illustrated history of the navies of world war two... of the navies of world war two book BisonBooks Antony Preston ...navies of the warring parties in the second world warIndex, ill, maps, p.221.non-fictionnavies of the warring parties in the second world warnaval art and science - history, navies - history - 20th century -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Murdoch, Great rescues of World War Two: Stories of adventure, daring and sacrifice, 2009
... Great rescues of World War Two: Stories of adventure..., p.319. Great rescues of World War Two: Stories of adventure ...Some rescues involve the soldiers, sailors and airmen who risked all for their brothers and sisters in arms. Other concern civilians who hid Jews in their homes or helped Allied soldiers trapped behind enemy lines. All are an inspirational testament to bravery and human kindness.Index, bib, ill, p.319.non-fictionSome rescues involve the soldiers, sailors and airmen who risked all for their brothers and sisters in arms. Other concern civilians who hid Jews in their homes or helped Allied soldiers trapped behind enemy lines. All are an inspirational testament to bravery and human kindness.world war 1939-1945 - rescues, world war 1939-1945- social aspects -
Ballarat Heritage ServicesPhotograph - Colour, World War Two American Army Officers Case
... World War Two American Army Officers Case... army case. World War Two American Army Officers Case Photograph ...Photograph of an officers army case.american army case -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - The Forgotten Fifth, The Forgotten Fifth: A photographic Chronology of the U.S. Fifth Air Force in the Pacific in World War Two
... . Fifth Air Force in the Pacific in World War Two... in World War Two Book The Forgotten Fifth Michael John Claringbould ...This book contains a chronological collection of photographs following the U.S. Fifth Air Force during its operations in the Pacific theatre. Each photograph is accompanied by a description and context of the photo. The last pages contain a list of the aircraft that was part of the Fifth air force and the preceding Far East Air Force.The front cover is a black and white Photograph of 7 Men in uniform, standing in front of a B-25 bomber. Photograph wraps around to back cover.non-fictionThis book contains a chronological collection of photographs following the U.S. Fifth Air Force during its operations in the Pacific theatre. Each photograph is accompanied by a description and context of the photo. The last pages contain a list of the aircraft that was part of the Fifth air force and the preceding Far East Air Force.ww2, pacific theatre, united states air force, bomber aircraft, second world war, fifth air force -
Lilydale RSL Sub BranchBook - Book (Paperback) Box Set, Kenneth Macksey, Military Errors of World War Two, 2002
... Military Errors of World War Two...-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges Book Military Errors of World War ...Book -
Woodend RSLEquipment - Water Bottle (foreign), World War Two German Water Bottle
... World War Two German Water Bottle...-and-the-macedon-ranges World War Two German Water Bottle Equipment Water ... -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Green Daniel, Lakes Entrance During World War Two, 1989
... Lakes Entrance During World War Two... World War Two Book Green Daniel ...Students essays written after interviewing three residents who spoke of the effect of the second world war on lakes Entrance Victoriaworld war 1939 - 1945, township -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental CollectionMedal - McLeish Defence Medal
... World War Two...World War Two Defence medal 1039-45 awarded to 162841 J... and 2 September 1945. World War Two WWII McLeish World War Two ...The Defence Medal is awarded for six months service in a prescribed non-operational area subject to enemy air attack or closely threatened, in Australia and overseas, or for 12 months service in non-prescribed non-operational areas. Within Australia the area is the Northern Territory, north of 14 degrees 30 minutes south, and the Torres Strait Islands between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945.World War Two Defence medal 1039-45 awarded to 162841 J McLeish.world war two, wwii, mcleish -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental CollectionUniform - Battledress VMR
... World War Two...-commissioned officers had previous service in World War Two....) i Citizen Military Forces and had served in World War Two....-commissioned officers had previous service in World War Two. VMR ...The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment. Many officers and senior non-commissioned officers had previous service in World War Two.Khaki battledress jacket and trousers. Jacket has Victorian Mounted Rifles shoulder titles, Major badges of rank and ribbon bar showing wearer had qualified for Efficiency Decoration (ED) i Citizen Military Forces and had served in World War Two.vmr, uniform, world war two, wwii, cmf, citizen military forces -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncBooklet - Haeusler Collection Prisoner of War Booklet c.1942, The Snelling Printing Works Pty. Ltd, "'Someday': In Aid of our Prisoners of War"
... world war two... and allied prisoners of war during World War Two. ... world war two war red cross prisoners of war allied forces ...The Wodonga Historical Society Haeusler Collection provides invaluable insight into life in late nineteenth and early twentieth century north east Victoria. The collection comprises manuscripts, personal artefacts used by the Haeusler family on their farm in Wodonga, and a set of glass negatives which offer a unique visual snapshot of the domestic and social lives of the Haeusler family and local Wodonga community. The Haeusler family migrated from Prussia (Germany) to South Australia in the 1840s and 1850s, before purchasing 100 acres of Crown Land made available under the Victorian Lands Act 1862 (also known as ‘Duffy’s Land Act’) in 1866 in what is now Wodonga West. The Haeusler family were one of several German families to migrate from South Australia to Wodonga in the 1860s. This booklet is an anthology of poetry, sold to raise funds in aid of Australian and Allied prisoners of war. It was printed in Sydney in 1942, and has a foreword by Lady Gowrie, President of the Australian Red Cross Society. This item has well documented provenance and a known owner. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga, and the Australian experience of war. It contributes to our understanding of life in Wodonga during World War Two, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history, social history, and military history. A booklet of poetry printed to raise funds for Australian and allied prisoners of war during World War Two. ww2, world war two, war, red cross, prisoners of war, allied forces, allies
