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Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Octopus Books, A History of Fighting Ships, 1975
Includes ships from the Nile craft of 3000 B.C. to the modern American aircraft carrier. Emphasizes that the fighting ship has always been not merely a weapon of war but a beautiful and intensely personal creation, possessing a supreme combination of functional and decorative qualities.Index, ill, p.141.non-fictionIncludes ships from the Nile craft of 3000 B.C. to the modern American aircraft carrier. Emphasizes that the fighting ship has always been not merely a weapon of war but a beautiful and intensely personal creation, possessing a supreme combination of functional and decorative qualities.naval art and science, warships - history -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Crescent Books, Tanks : an illustrated history of fighting vehicles, 1971
Descriptions of tank types from the earliest days to 1969Bibliography, ill, p.175.non-fictionDescriptions of tank types from the earliest days to 1969armoured vehicles - history, tanks - military science -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Hinkler Books, Tanks : from World War I to the present day, 2010
Fascinating comparisons of military hardware through history. Featuring accurate detailed illustrations and comprehensive text.Index, ill, p.224.non-fictionFascinating comparisons of military hardware through history. Featuring accurate detailed illustrations and comprehensive text.tank warfare, tanks - military science -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, MBI Publishing, Tanks of World War Two, 2000
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, Christopher Chant, Illustrated history of small arms, 1996
A detailed guide to the infantrymans weapons of the twentieth century.Index, ill, p.144.non-fictionA detailed guide to the infantrymans weapons of the twentieth century.firearms - history, small arms - history -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Quercus, Tools of war : the weapons that changed the world, 2007
Recount, chronologically, the stories of 50 of the most significant advances in military technology. Discuses the specific engagements or campaigns in which they had the most effect.Index, ill, p.207.non-fictionRecount, chronologically, the stories of 50 of the most significant advances in military technology. Discuses the specific engagements or campaigns in which they had the most effect. military art and science - history, military weapons - history -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, UWA Pub, On dangerous ground : a Gallipoli story, 2012
It is 1915, during World War I at Gallipoli, and Lt. Roy Irwin is missing. The young woman who loves him, and the men who fought beside him, begin their search for Lt. Irwin. Later, in 1919, historian C.E.W. Bean returns to Anzac Cove with artist George Lambert and soldier Harry Vickers to solve the greatest mystery of the campaign, to discover Gallipoli's secret. Forward to 2015, and Dr. Mark Troy's quest to preserve the peninsula from roadworks is sidetracked by political intervention and diplomatic intrigue. But a flirtation with a dynamic young woman from Army Intelligence uncovers long-forgotten documents protecting Gallipoli's graves. In this eagerly awaited book, one of Australia's leading historians uses a playful hybrid of history and fiction - moving between the historical realm and the world of the imagination - to recreate the most dramatic moments of the Gallipoli campaign in World War I.Bibliography, ill, p.223.fictionIt is 1915, during World War I at Gallipoli, and Lt. Roy Irwin is missing. The young woman who loves him, and the men who fought beside him, begin their search for Lt. Irwin. Later, in 1919, historian C.E.W. Bean returns to Anzac Cove with artist George Lambert and soldier Harry Vickers to solve the greatest mystery of the campaign, to discover Gallipoli's secret. Forward to 2015, and Dr. Mark Troy's quest to preserve the peninsula from roadworks is sidetracked by political intervention and diplomatic intrigue. But a flirtation with a dynamic young woman from Army Intelligence uncovers long-forgotten documents protecting Gallipoli's graves. In this eagerly awaited book, one of Australia's leading historians uses a playful hybrid of history and fiction - moving between the historical realm and the world of the imagination - to recreate the most dramatic moments of the Gallipoli campaign in World War I.gallipoli campaign - fiction, war stories -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Penguin et al, The three trillion dollar war the true cost of the Iraq Conflict, 2009
Discusses about the true cost of the Iraq war - quite apart from its tragic human toll - which the Bush administration estimated at $50 billion. This book argues that this underestimates the real figure by approximately six times. It attempts to expose the gigantic expenses which have not been officially accounted for. Stiglitz and Bilmes write in simple language, which makes the details they present, and the sums they add up, all the more disturbing.Index, notes, p.357.non-fictionDiscusses about the true cost of the Iraq war - quite apart from its tragic human toll - which the Bush administration estimated at $50 billion. This book argues that this underestimates the real figure by approximately six times. It attempts to expose the gigantic expenses which have not been officially accounted for. Stiglitz and Bilmes write in simple language, which makes the details they present, and the sums they add up, all the more disturbing.iraq war 2003-2011 - economic aspects, iraq war 2003-2011 - finance -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Scribe, Ghost plane : the untold story of the CIA's torture programme, 2013
In December 2005 Condoleezza Rice, the US Secretary of State, assured the world that the flights of CIA private jets that have criss-crossed Europe since 9/11 had no role in sending prisoners to be tortured. 'The United States has not transported anyone, and will not transport anyone, to a country when we believe he will be tortured,' she said. Tony Blair assured Parliament: 'I have absolutely no evidence to suggest that anything illlegal has been happening here at all.' But as Stephen Grey reveals in this book, Rice's claims were false - and the British governemnt has also turned a blind eye to a CIA operation that systematically out-sources the hasrh interrogation of its captives. Grey reveals how the Agency's programme, known by the euphemism 'extraordinary rendition', has transported hundreds of prisoners to foreign jails and its own secret facilities in the full knowledge they will face harsh torture.Index, notes, p.339.non-fictionIn December 2005 Condoleezza Rice, the US Secretary of State, assured the world that the flights of CIA private jets that have criss-crossed Europe since 9/11 had no role in sending prisoners to be tortured. 'The United States has not transported anyone, and will not transport anyone, to a country when we believe he will be tortured,' she said. Tony Blair assured Parliament: 'I have absolutely no evidence to suggest that anything illlegal has been happening here at all.' But as Stephen Grey reveals in this book, Rice's claims were false - and the British governemnt has also turned a blind eye to a CIA operation that systematically out-sources the hasrh interrogation of its captives. Grey reveals how the Agency's programme, known by the euphemism 'extraordinary rendition', has transported hundreds of prisoners to foreign jails and its own secret facilities in the full knowledge they will face harsh torture.prisoners of war - abuse of - united states, central intelligence agency -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Orbis, Fighters of World War Two, 1998
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, Bison Books, Pictorial history of military aircraft, 1987
Description of military aircraft from the earliest daysIndex, ill,p.240.non-fictionDescription of military aircraft from the earliest daysmilitary aircraft - history, military aircraft - pictorial works -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Wilkinson Publishing, Charles 'Bud' Tingwell's war stories : the heroes, the battles, the tragedies and the triumphs of World War II, 2009
ollow Bud's journey from his early days as a young radio announcer in Sydney to his training and voyages across the oceans to Canada, Europe Europe and the Middle East, to his experiences flying aircraft and ground fire while doing his part in providing a valuable service to allied war effort. This book includes many the biographies of soliders.Index, ill, p.360.non-fictionollow Bud's journey from his early days as a young radio announcer in Sydney to his training and voyages across the oceans to Canada, Europe Europe and the Middle East, to his experiences flying aircraft and ground fire while doing his part in providing a valuable service to allied war effort. This book includes many the biographies of soliders.world war 1939-1945 - australian involvement, charles (bud) tingwell -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Airlife Publishing, Messerschmidt Bf109: Luftwaffe fighter, 1997
Pictorial and textual description of the Messerschmidt Bf109 fighter planeBib, ill, p.63.non-fictionPictorial and textual description of the Messerschmidt Bf109 fighter planegermany - fighter planes, messerschmidt bf109 -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Airlife Publishing, Spitfire:RAF fighter, 1997
Pictorial and textual description of the Spitfire fighter planeBib, ill, p.63.non-fictionPictorial and textual description of the Spitfire fighter planebritain - fighter planes, spitfire -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Schiffer Publishing, The German battleship Gneisenau, 1990
Illustrated and textual description of the German battleship GneisenauBib, ill, p.48.non-fictionIllustrated and textual description of the German battleship Gneisenaunaval warfare - germany, battleships - germany -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Schiffer Publishing, Pocket battleship Admiral Graf Spee, 1990
Illustrated and textual description of the German pocket battleship Admiral Graf SpeeBib, ill, p.48.non-fictionIllustrated and textual description of the German pocket battleship Admiral Graf Speenaval warfare - germany, battleships - germany -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, New English Library, Undersea warfare, 1981
A history of undersea warfareIndex, ill, p.192.A history of undersea warfaresubmarines - history, undersea warfare - history -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Cavendish House, Hitlers panzers, 1983
Pictorial and textual descriptions om important German tank battlesIll, maps, p.63.non-fictionPictorial and textual descriptions om important German tank battles armoured warfare - history, germany - panzer forces -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Lorenz Books, The world encyclopedia of armoured fighting vehicles, 2014
This title examines the role of armoured vehicles, from the 1900's, the coming of age of self-propelled artillery and amphibious infantry assult vehicles in WWII, through to modern peacekeeping armoured personnel carriers. It features a range of wheeled and tracked vehicles, including AFVs from the two World Wars. Includes description and history of each vehicle, with a specification panel detailing information such as the official name, date, country of origin, crew, weight, dimensions, armament, armour thickness, powerplant, speed and range. It is a complete reference guide to over 100 years of military vehicle engineering and warfare.Index, ill, p.256.non-fictionThis title examines the role of armoured vehicles, from the 1900's, the coming of age of self-propelled artillery and amphibious infantry assult vehicles in WWII, through to modern peacekeeping armoured personnel carriers. It features a range of wheeled and tracked vehicles, including AFVs from the two World Wars. Includes description and history of each vehicle, with a specification panel detailing information such as the official name, date, country of origin, crew, weight, dimensions, armament, armour thickness, powerplant, speed and range. It is a complete reference guide to over 100 years of military vehicle engineering and warfare.armoured vehicles - history, tanks - military science -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Aston Publications, The Short Sunderland, 1989
Describes the operation of the Short Sunderland flying boat during World War IIIndex, ill, p.19.non-fictionDescribes the operation of the Short Sunderland flying boat during World War IIworld war 1939-1945 - aerial operations - britain, sunderland flying boat -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Hamlyn, Illustrated history of twentieth century conflict, 1992
Chronological pictorial and textual description of 20th century conflictIndex, ill, p.400.non-fictionChronological pictorial and textual description of 20th century conflictmilitary history - 20th century, world politics - 20th century -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Australia Post, The ANZAC tradition : between the lines, 1990
A tribute to ANZAC day by Australia Post and special stamp issue.Ill, bib, p.55.non-fictionA tribute to ANZAC day by Australia Post and special stamp issue.anzac day, postage stamps - australia -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Sidgwick and Jackson, British aircraft of World War II with colour photographs, 1975
Detailed description of every British aircraft in World War IIIndex, ill, p.144.non-fictionDetailed description of every British aircraft in World War IIgreat britain - aircraft - world war ii, airplanes - military -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Ian Allan, Interceptor : RAF single-seat multi-gun fighters, 1986
Illustrated and textual description of RAF single seat multi gunned fightersIndex, ill, p.192.non-fictionIllustrated and textual description of RAF single seat multi gunned fightersfighter planes - great britain, royal air force - history -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Grange Books, Fighters of World War II, 1998
Illustrated and textual description of World War II fightersIndex, ill, p.192.non-fictionIllustrated and textual description of World War II fightersmilitary airplanes, aerial warfare - world war ii -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Geoffrey Pentland et al, Aircraft of the R.A.A.F: 1921-78, 1978
Illustrated and textual description of RAAF aircraft 1921-1978Index, ill, p.168.non-fictionIllustrated and textual description of RAAF aircraft 1921-1978royal australian air force - history, military aircraft -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, The complete book of fighters : an illustrated encyclopedia of every fighter aircraft built and flown
Comprehensive description of every fighter knownIndex, ill, p.608.non-fictionComprehensive description of every fighter knownfighter planes - history, fighter planes - encyclopedias -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, John Taylor et al, History of Aviation
The full story of flightIndex, ill, p.511.non-fictionThe full story of flightaeronautics - history, airplanes - history -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Cartographica, Battles and campaigns, 2007
Over 170 maps trace the history of warfare from the classical age to the 21st centuryIll, maps, p.158.non-fictionOver 170 maps trace the history of warfare from the classical age to the 21st centurymilitary art and science - history - maps, battlefields - maps -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Bramley Books, World War I : the Western front, 1994
illustrated history of the western front on WWIIll, maps, p.221.non-fictionillustrated history of the western front on WWIworld war 1914-1918 - campaigns - france, world war 1914-1918 - pictorial works
