Showing 1410 items matching "world war 1939-1945"
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Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Plaque
... World War 1939-1945...Prahran Presbyterian Church World War 1914 - 1918 World War ...Heavy metal plaque.prahran presbyterian church, world war 1914 - 1918, world war 1939-1945, war memorial -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Publisher unknown, The true story of the death railway and the bridge on the river Kwai, 199?
... World war 1939 – 1945 - Prisons and prisoners - Japanese...World war 1939 – 1945 - Prisons and prisoners - Japanese ...Illustrated story of the infamous death railway between Thailand and BurmaIll, p.60.non-fictionIllustrated story of the infamous death railway between Thailand and Burmaworld war 1939 – 1945 - prisons and prisoners - japanese, prisoners of war - japan - death railway -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Max Hastings, The faces of world war two, 2008
... World War 1939-1945 - History...World War 1939-1945 - History World War 1939-1954 ...The second world war in words and picturesIll. index, p.245.non-fictionThe second world war in words and picturesworld war 1939-1945 - history, world war 1939-1954 - photographic record -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Sakoga in conjunction with 9th Division RAE Association, The sappers' war with Ninth Australian Division Engineers 1939-1945, 1992
... World war 1939-1945 - Regimental histories - Australia...Australian army - Engineers World war 1939-1945 ...Traces the activities of the 9th Australian Division Engineers during World War TwoIll, maps, p.224.non-fictionTraces the activities of the 9th Australian Division Engineers during World War Twoaustralian army - engineers, world war 1939-1945 - regimental histories - australia -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, William B. Breuer, MacArthur's undercover war : spies, saboteurs, guerrillas, and secret missions, 1995
... World War 1939-1945 - Campaigns - South West Pacific...World War 1939-1945 - Campaigns - South West Pacific ...The covert war General Douglas MacArthur waged against Japanese forces in the Pacific arena was the largest undercover operation ever undertaken. Here, for the first time, is the complete story of the legendary exploits and heroism of the thousands of courageous individuals who fought as spies, guerrillas, propagandists, and saboteurs behind enemy lines. In an action-packed narrative, MacArthur's Undercover War tells of thrilling feats of valor and derring-do - impossible missions to blow up harbors, kidnap heads of state, undermine currency, and arrange prison escapes, all deep within enemy territory. Firsthand interviews with veterans and information from previously unpublished documents reveal a riveting tale of World War II that has never been fully told.Index, ill, maps, p.258.non-fictionThe covert war General Douglas MacArthur waged against Japanese forces in the Pacific arena was the largest undercover operation ever undertaken. Here, for the first time, is the complete story of the legendary exploits and heroism of the thousands of courageous individuals who fought as spies, guerrillas, propagandists, and saboteurs behind enemy lines. In an action-packed narrative, MacArthur's Undercover War tells of thrilling feats of valor and derring-do - impossible missions to blow up harbors, kidnap heads of state, undermine currency, and arrange prison escapes, all deep within enemy territory. Firsthand interviews with veterans and information from previously unpublished documents reveal a riveting tale of World War II that has never been fully told. world war 1939-1945 - campaigns - south west pacific, douglas macarthur 1880-1964 -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Lionel Hudson, The rats of Rangoon : the inside story of the "fiasco" that took place at the end of the war in Burma, 1989
... World war 1939 – 1945 - Prisons and prisoners - Japanese...Ex prisoners of war - Biography World war 1939 – 1945 ...Wing commander Hudson was taken prisoner by the Japanese as a result of flying low over the River Irrawaddy in Burma. The author describes his years of starvation, brutality and disease inside a rangoon gaol.Ill, map, p.220.non-fictionWing commander Hudson was taken prisoner by the Japanese as a result of flying low over the River Irrawaddy in Burma. The author describes his years of starvation, brutality and disease inside a rangoon gaol. ex prisoners of war - biography, world war 1939 – 1945 - prisons and prisoners - japanese -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, University of Queensland Press, Japanese prisoners of war in revolt : the outbreaks at Featherston and Cowra during World War 2, 1978
... World war 1939 – 1945 - Prisons and prisoners – Australia...World war 1939 – 1945 - Prisons and prisoners – Australia ...Approach to understanding the cultural dimensions of the behaviour of Japanese prisoners of war.Index, ill, maps, p.225.non-fictionApproach to understanding the cultural dimensions of the behaviour of Japanese prisoners of war. world war 1939 – 1945 - prisons and prisoners – australia, prisoners of war - japan - escapes -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Sally Milner, Sandakan : a conspiracy of silence, 1998
... World war 1939 – 1945 - Prisons and prisoners - Japanese...Prisoners of war - Sandakan and Kuching World war 1939 ...This books topic is the cover up involving the Sandakan death march in Borneo in 1945.Ill, index, p.384.non-fictionThis books topic is the cover up involving the Sandakan death march in Borneo in 1945.prisoners of war - sandakan and kuching, world war 1939 – 1945 - prisons and prisoners - japanese -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Frank B. Walker, Corvettes : little ships for big men, 1995
... World War 1939-1945 - Naval operations - Australia...Australia - Royal Australian Navy - History World War 1939 ...A look at the role of these Australian - built and Australian - manned ships in WW II.Ill, p.108non-fictionA look at the role of these Australian - built and Australian - manned ships in WW II. australia - royal australian navy - history, world war 1939-1945 - naval operations - australia -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Souvenir, Banzai, you bastards, 1991
... World war 1939 – 1945 - Prisons and prisoners - Japanese...World war 1939 – 1945 - Prisons and prisoners - Japanese Ex ...Descriptions of the experiences of allied prisoners of way in TaiwanIll, maps, p.264non-fictionDescriptions of the experiences of allied prisoners of way in Taiwanworld war 1939 – 1945 - prisons and prisoners - japanese, ex prisoners of war - biography -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Viking, Blood, sweat and tears : Australia's WWII remembered by the men and women who lived it, 2004
... World War 1939-1945 - Australia - History...World War 1939-1945 - Australia - History Australia 1939 ...Blood, Sweat and Tears brings together the first-hand accounts of more than seventy-five ordinary Australians who did extraordinary things during World War II. Prisoners of war, airmen, nurses, landgirls, internees, schoolchildren, soldiers, sailors and volunteers of every description share their memories of a time of horror, tragedy, love and excitement. BIndex, ill, p.403.non-fictionBlood, Sweat and Tears brings together the first-hand accounts of more than seventy-five ordinary Australians who did extraordinary things during World War II. Prisoners of war, airmen, nurses, landgirls, internees, schoolchildren, soldiers, sailors and volunteers of every description share their memories of a time of horror, tragedy, love and excitement. Bworld war 1939-1945 - australia - history, australia 1939-1945 - social conditions -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Ronald Lewin, The Life and Death of the Afrika Corps, 1977
... World War 1939-1945 - Campaigns - Germany...World War 1939-1945 - Campaigns - Germany Afrika Korps ...History of the Afrika Korps - The German army in North AfricaIndex, ill, maps, p.207.non-fictionHistory of the Afrika Korps - The German army in North Africaworld war 1939-1945 - campaigns - germany, afrika korps - history -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, William Kimber, The secret raiders : the story of the operations of the German armed merchant raiders in the Second World War, 1955
... World war 1939 – 1945 –Naval operations - Germany...World war 1939 – 1945 –Naval operations - Germany Q-ships ...Tells the story of the operations of the German armed merchant raiders in the Second World Warmap, p.232.non-fictionTells the story of the operations of the German armed merchant raiders in the Second World Warworld war 1939 – 1945 –naval operations - germany, q-ships - germany -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Mochitsura Hashimoto, Sunk, 1955
... World war 1939-1945 - Naval operations - Japan...World war 1939-1945 - Naval operations - Japan Submarines ...Recounts the exploits of midget sub, suicide torpedo pilots and of Japanese submariners in World War TwoIll, map, p.192.non-fictionRecounts the exploits of midget sub, suicide torpedo pilots and of Japanese submariners in World War Twoworld war 1939-1945 - naval operations - japan, submarines- japan -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Richard Tregaskis, Guadalcanal diary, 1943
... World war 1939 – 1945 – Campaigns – South West Pacific...World war 1939 – 1945 – Campaigns – South West Pacific ...Story of the Guadalcanal campaign in World War twoIll, maps, p.263.non-fictionStory of the Guadalcanal campaign in World War twoworld war 1939 – 1945 – campaigns – south west pacific, guadalcanal - battle of - solomon islands -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Partworks Limited, World War II day by day, 2000
... World War 1939-1945 - History...World War 1939-1945 - History World War 1939-1954 ...Illustrated and chronological history of the second world warIll, maps, p.192.non-fictionIllustrated and chronological history of the second world warworld war 1939-1945 - history, world war 1939-1954 - photographic record -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Donald M. Goldstein, The Pearl Harbor papers, 1993
... World War 1939-1945 - Campaigns - Pacific area...Pearl harbour attack World War 1939-1945 - Campaigns ...The Pearl Harborpapers finally reveals in all their details the original Japanese documents on Operation HawaiiIndex, maps, p.384.non-fictionThe Pearl Harborpapers finally reveals in all their details the original Japanese documents on Operation Hawaiipearl harbour attack, world war 1939-1945 - campaigns - pacific area -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Penguin Books, Stalingrad, 1998
... World War 1939-1945 - Campaighs - Russia...Battle for Stalingrad World War 1939-1945 - Campaighs ...Detailes account of the battle of StalingradIndex, ill, maps, p.512.non-fictionDetailes account of the battle of Stalingradbattle for stalingrad, world war 1939-1945 - campaighs - russia -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, 6th Machine Gun Company (A.I.F.) Association (Incorporating the 2nd Macine Gun Battalion), In good company : an account of the 6th Machine Gun Company A.I.F. in search of peace 1915-19, 1937
... World War 1939-1945 - Campaigns - France...World War 1939-1945 - Campaigns - France world war 1914 ...Regimental history of the 6th Machine Gun Company A.I.F.Ill, maps, p.424.non-fictionRegimental history of the 6th Machine Gun Company A.I.F. world war 1939-1945 - campaigns - france, world war 1914-1918 - regimental histories -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Blandford Press, Tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles of World War Two, 1975
... World war 1939-1945 - Tank warfare...Tanks - History World war 1939-1945 - Tank warfare 300 ...300 colour illustrations of tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles of World War TwoIll, p.320.non-fiction300 colour illustrations of tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles of World War Twotanks - history, world war 1939-1945 - tank warfare -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Colorgravure Publications, Boots and all : the inside story of the secret war, 1951
... World war 1939-1945 - Espionage...World war 1939-1945 - Espionage Secret service - Australia ...The inside story of the secret war. both from the second world war and after.Ill, p.208.non-fictionThe inside story of the secret war. both from the second world war and after.world war 1939-1945 - espionage, secret service - australia -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Harvey, James Young, Mercy Trains: Australian Army Ambulance Trains in World War II, 2001
... World War 1939-1945 -- Medical care -- Australia Hospital ...A history of ambulance trains run for the Australian Army during World War 2.index, ill, maps, p.280.non-fictionA history of ambulance trains run for the Australian Army during World War 2.world war, 1939-1945 -- medical care -- australia, hospital trains -- australia -- history -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Neil McDonald et al, 200 shots : Damien Parer, George Silk, and the Australians at war in New Guinea, 1999
... World war 1939 – 1945 – Campaigns – New Guinea...World war 1939 – 1945 – Campaigns – New Guinea War ...A comprehensive photographic coverage of Australia's involvement during WWII and highlights the work of two great war photographers. B/W photos. This collection highlights the work of two great World War II photographers and presents an historical analysis of each shot, the photographers' reactions to their subjects, and look at the very nature of the fighting in what was one of the Australian army's greatest tests.Ill, p.197.A comprehensive photographic coverage of Australia's involvement during WWII and highlights the work of two great war photographers. B/W photos. This collection highlights the work of two great World War II photographers and presents an historical analysis of each shot, the photographers' reactions to their subjects, and look at the very nature of the fighting in what was one of the Australian army's greatest tests. world war 1939 – 1945 – campaigns – new guinea, war photographers - australia -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Hamish Hamilton, Monty : the making of a general 1887-1942, 1981
... World War 1939-1945 - Generals - Biography...field marshal montgomery - biography World War 1939-1945 ...This biography of Field Marshall Viscount Montgomery of El Alamein is based on Montgomery's secret diaries, letters, and vast collection of private papers. Written by a historian who knew Montgomery intimately in his later years, this book presents the unknown Montgomery in behind-the-scenes accounts of him as soldier and leader, son, father, and husband.Index, ill, p.871.non-fictionThis biography of Field Marshall Viscount Montgomery of El Alamein is based on Montgomery's secret diaries, letters, and vast collection of private papers. Written by a historian who knew Montgomery intimately in his later years, this book presents the unknown Montgomery in behind-the-scenes accounts of him as soldier and leader, son, father, and husband. field marshal montgomery - biography, world war 1939-1945 - generals - biography -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Wooden Honour Board, Circa 1940s
... C 2nd World War. 1939 - 1945..... Malta G C 2nd World War. 1939 - 1945. Memorabilia Wooden Honour ...Wooden Plaque with 2 badges attached. Badge 1 - Royal Artillery Badge. Badge 2 - Kings Own Regiment Malta Branch. Malta G C 2nd World War. 1939 - 1945.Has all names of Brigades and Regiments involved on Malta during WW11. -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Plaque - Commemorative, circa August 1947
... of the Merchant Navy whose lives were lost in the Second World War, 1939... LOST / IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR 1939-1945 / FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH... World War, 1939-1945. The donor was the Williamstown ...This commemorative plaque was made for the round, stained glass window titled “Christ showing the helmsman the way” that was originally installed at the St Nicholas Seamen’s Church in Williamstown. The window was donated as a memorial to the members of the Merchant Navy whose lives were lost in the Second World War, 1939-1945. The donor was the Williamstown Lightkeepers Auxiliary, an independent ladies association working with the Williamstown Missions to Seamen (re-named the Mission to Seafarers in the year 2000). The window was officially dedicated on December 14, 1947 by Geelong's Anglican Bishop, Rt. Rev. J.D. McKie. In the early months of 1948 this bronze plaque was also placed in the chapel above the altar. The Williamstown St Nicholas Seamen’s Church ceased operation in 1966. In 1979 the Victoria Missions to Seamen donated this round, stained glass window and the memorial plaque to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, along with many other items and furnishings. These items have been used to simulate the Williamstown Mission and Chapel as much as possible. THE MISSIONS TO SEAMEN The Missions to Seamen was an Anglican charity that served seafarers of the world since 1856 in Great Britain. It symbol is a Flying Angel, inspired by a Bible verse. Today there are centres in over 200 ports world-wide where seamen of all backgrounds are offered a warm welcome and provided with a wide range of facilities. In Victoria the orgainsation began in Williamstown in 1857 as a Sailors’ Church, also known as ‘Bethel’ or the ‘Floating Church’ in an old hulk floating in Hobson’s Bay, Port of Melbourne. It soon became part of the Missions to Seamen, Victoria. In the year 2000 the organisation, now named Mission to Seafarers, still operated locally in Melbourne, Portland, Geelong and Hastings. The Ladies’ Harbour Lights Guild was formed in 1906 to support the Missions to Seamen in Melbourne and other centres such as Williamstown. Two of the most significant ladies of the Guild were founder Ethel Augusta Godfrey and foundation member Alice Sibthorpe Tracy (who established a branch of the Guild in Warrnambool in 1920). The Guild continued its work until the 1960s. In 1943 a former Williamstown bank was purchased for the Missions to Seaman Club. The chapel was named St Nicholas’ Seamen’s Church and was supported by the Ladies’ Harbour Lights Guild, the Williamstown Lightkeepers’ Auxiliary and the League of Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Friends. It ceased operation in 1966. A Missions to Seamen Chapel and Recreation Room was a significant feature of ports during the late 1800s and into the 1900s. It seemed appropriate for Flagstaff Hill to include such a representation within the new Maritime Village, so the Melbourne Board of Management of Missions to Seamen Victoria gave its permission on 21st May 1979 for the entire furnishings of the Williamstown chapel to be transferred to Flagstaff Hill. The St Nicholas Seamen’s Church was officially opened on October 11, 1981 and closely resembles the Williamstown chapel. This plaque is significant for its connection with the round Sanctuary window above the altar in the chapel at Flagstaff Hill. The window was originally installed at the chapel of the St Nicholas Seamen’s Church in Williamstown in 1947, and is listed on the Victorian War Heritage Inventory No. 196973 as an object of significance. The plaque is also significant for its recognition of the members of the Merchant Navy who lost their lives in service to our country during World War II. The plaque is important for its connection with the Williamstown Lightkeepers’ Auxiliary and Missions to Seamen, which were dedicated to supporting seafarers from all over the world. The funds the group raised helped to furnish the St Nicholas Seamen’s Church in Williamstown, including the Sanctuary window, pews, carpets and hangings. These items are now part of the St Nicholas Seamen's Church Williamstown Collection at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, Warrnambool. Plaque: rectangular brass commemorative plaque. Each corner has a round hole. Inscription impressed into the metal and filled in with black paint. It is now part of the Williamstown Missions to Seamen Collection. “IN MEMORY OF THE MEMBERS / OF THE MERCHANT NAVY WHO WERE LOST / IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR 1939-1945 / FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH / THE WINDOW ABOVE THE ALTAR / WAS ERECTED BY THE WILLIAMSTOWN / LIGHTKEEPERS AUXILIARY / 1947.”flagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, mission to seamen williamstown, st nicholas seaman’s church williamstown, missions to seamen victoria, mission to seafarers, lightkeepers auxiliary, ladies harbour light guild, 139 nelson place williamstown, religion, religious service, sailors rest, bethel sailors’ church, bethel floating church, e. s. & a. bank williamstown, christ directing a sailor, christ showing the helmsman the way, quartermaster’s hand on the wheel, stained glass window, church window, religious window, sanctuary window, memorial window, war memorial window, victorian war heritage inventory, victorian heritage database, merchant navy ww2, 1939-1945, anglican church, bishop mckie, flying angel club, williamstown lightkeepers' auxiliary, ladies' harbour lights guild, commemorative window, memorial plaque, merchant navy, ww ii -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Mounted Medallion and Medal, SGT M HARRIS V22764
... (on the front) World War 1939-1945... appreciation V22764 Sgt M Harris (on the front) World War 1939-1945 ...Borough of Wangaratta Medal presented to Sergeant Mervyn Sylvester Walter HARRIS V22764 of the 6 Aux Horse Transport who enlisted on 25/11/1937 at Wangaratta and was discharged on 1/5/1944.Round metal medallion mounted on black plastic base and medal attached with string.Presented by the Borough of Wangaratta inc 1863 (on the back) In grateful appreciation V22764 Sgt M Harris (on the front) World War 1939-1945sgt m harris, v22764, 6 aux horse transport -
Clunes Museum
Certificate, 14/5/1946
... of services rendered in the World War 1939-1945... recognition of services rendered in the World War 1939-1945 Pale ...Certificate in appreciation of service in WW2Pale yellow paper, white border with green leaves and wattle. "For King & Country" at bottom. AMF emblem at top with crossed British and Australian flags. Scroll behind flags with "Borough of Clunes" in centre. Insert for photo at bottom right hand cornerPresented to Corporal John Brusaschi RAAF by the Mayor, Councillors and Citizens of Clunes & District in grateful recognition of services rendered in the World War 1939-1945ww2, brusaschi, borough of clunes, certificate -
Clunes Museum
Certificate, Borough of Clunes, Unknown
... RECOGNITION OF SERVICE RENDERED IN WORLD WAR 1939-1945" ON REVERSE..., IN GRATEFUL RECOGNITION OF SERVICE RENDERED IN WORLD WAR 1939-1945 ...YELLOW PAPER CERTIFICATE BLACK WRITING RED SEAL; PHOTO OF DOWNES IN BOTTOM CORNER , FLAGS AND BOROUGH OF CLUNES PRINTED IN TOP . GREEN FRAME WITH GOLD PATTERN ISSUED BY BOROUGH OF CLUNES"PRESENTED TO CORPORAL E J DOWNES RAAF BY THE MAYOR, COUNCILLORS AND CITIZENS OF CLUNES AND DISTRICT, IN GRATEFUL RECOGNITION OF SERVICE RENDERED IN WORLD WAR 1939-1945" ON REVERSE: SIGNED BY E J DOWNESmilitary service, wwii, downes -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, David A Ryan et al, The British Armies in World War Two - An Organisational History, Volume Five: The Australian Army by David A. Ryan, David Hughes and Steve Rothwell, 2003
... History of the Australian Army in the second World War..., 1939-1945. australian army history world war two . iv, 108 ...History of the Australian Army in the second World War, 1939-1945.. iv, 108 pages, 13 unnumbered pages ; bibliography pp 107-108, 28 cm.australian army history world war two