Index, ill, maps, facsims, sound disc, p.61.Volume one of a four volume series featuring Blitzkrieg. A four-volume series, published in association with the Imperial War Museum, covering the whole six-year global conflagration. Each volume contains removable documents and memorabilia in pockets or pasted in, featuring personal accounts from British veterans and contemporary letters, diaries, maps and archival facsimile memoabilia from the Imperial War Museum. Memorabilia includes: Order No 1 - the German order to invade Poland which led to the British declaration of war against Germany; The fake passport used by Sub-Lieutenant Heinz Kummer of the Graf Spee to flee back to Germany following the Battle of the River Plate; and, Montgomery's personal diary charting the events of the evacuation from Dunkirk; Roosevelt's handwritten notes for his 'day of infamy' speech which saw America's entry into the war; the order to McArthur to abandon the Philippines; Stalin's handwritten notes on his 'scorched earth' policy; and the letters home of a British officer in Africa telling of his harrowing involvement in the battles of Gazala and Tobruk; Montgomery's orders for El Alamein; Stalin's annotated proof of his famous 5 September 1942 order regarding partisan warfare; and diary kept by a German soldier on the North African front; Montgomery's hand-written D-Day notes; Eisenhower's draft 'in case of failure' message written before D-Day; and, diary of a sergeant in the Royal Hampshire regiment covering his involvement in the D-Day landings, battle for Normandy and Operation 'Market Garden' - the battle for Arnhem.world war 1939-1945 - history, world war 1939-1945 - pictorial works

Index, ill, maps, facsims, sound disc, p.61.Volume two of a four volume series featuring Axis ascendancy. A four-volume series, published in association with the Imperial War Museum, covering the whole six-year global conflagration. Each volume contains removable documents and memorabilia in pockets or pasted in, featuring personal accounts from British veterans and contemporary letters, diaries, maps and archival facsimile memoabilia from the Imperial War Museum. Memorabilia includes: Order No 1 - the German order to invade Poland which led to the British declaration of war against Germany; The fake passport used by Sub-Lieutenant Heinz Kummer of the Graf Spee to flee back to Germany following the Battle of the River Plate; and, Montgomery's personal diary charting the events of the evacuation from Dunkirk; Roosevelt's handwritten notes for his 'day of infamy' speech which saw America's entry into the war; the order to McArthur to abandon the Philippines; Stalin's handwritten notes on his 'scorched earth' policy; and the letters home of a British officer in Africa telling of his harrowing involvement in the battles of Gazala and Tobruk; Montgomery's orders for El Alamein; Stalin's annotated proof of his famous 5 September 1942 order regarding partisan warfare; and diary kept by a German soldier on the North African front; Montgomery's hand-written D-Day notes; Eisenhower's draft 'in case of failure' message written before D-Day; and, diary of a sergeant in the Royal Hampshire regiment covering his involvement in the D-Day landings, battle for Normandy and Operation 'Market Garden' - the battle for Arnhem.world war 1939-1945 - history, world war 1939-1945 - pictorial works

Rember Them a guide to Victorias's wartime heritage, a 308 page hardcover book containing photographs in colour & black & white and maps. Funded by the Government of Victoria and produced by the Veteran's unit, Dept of Planning and Community Development. Published by Hardie Grant Books Prahran.Government of Victoriabook, wartime heritage, victoria's wartime heritage, war memorials.

Ill, maps, p.88.non-fictionAn illustrated history of the Australian involvement in the Korean conflict. korean war 1950-1953 - australian involvement, korean war - commonwealth forces

Index, ill, bib, p.559.non-fictionFor months during 1943 there was no night in Hellfire Pass. By the light of flares, carbide lamps and bamboo fires, men near-naked and skeletal cut a passage through stone to make way for a railway. Among these men were some of the 22,000 Australian soldiers taken prisoner by the Japanese during World War II. In camps across Asia and the Pacific, they struggled, died, and survived with a little help from their mates. 'Hellfire' was researched in Australia, Japan and across South-East Asia. It draws on 50 first-person interviews, ranging from former prisoners to an old Mon villager deep in the Burmese jungle, and from Singapore's Lee Kuan Yew to veterans of the Imperial Japanese Army. The result is a tour de force, a powerful and searing history of the prisoners of the Japanese. world war 1939-1945 - prisoners and prisons - japan, burma - siam railway

Index, ill, p.833.non-fictionThis national bestseller by Colonel David H. Hackworth presents a vivid and powerful portrait of a life of patriotism.From age fifteen to forty, David Hackworth devoted himself to the US Army and fast became a living legend. In 1971, however, he appeared on television to decry the doomed war effort in Vietnam. With About Face, he has written what many Vietnam veterans have called the most important book of their generation.From Korea to Berlin, from the Cuban missile crisis to Vietnam, Hackworth's story is that of an exemplary patriot, played out against the backdrop of the changing fortunes of America and the American military. It is also a stunning indictment of the Pentagon's fundamental misunderstanding of the Vietnam conflict and of the bureaucracy of self-interest that fueled the war. soldiers - united states - biography, united states - army - personal recollections

Index, bib, ill, p.241.non-fictionIn 1968, in the western jungle of Vietnam near Laos, a Special Forces Company, under the command of an Australian Army Captain, supported by a Marine artillery detachment, occupied an old French fort, on a hill known as Ngok Tavak. The circumstances of the battle that ensued, and the subsequent retreat from Ngok Tavak, left in their wake issues that cried out for resolution for decades after the event. A number of American bodies were left where they had fallen during the battle, and another American, the nephew of Katharine Hepburn, went missing. After speaking extensively to the battle survivors and loved ones of the American warriors, and searching through accounts from official reports that included Vietnamese documents, eyewitness statements and war diaries, Bruce Davies has pieced together the evidence that will bring resolution to the questions that still haunt many of those connected to the battle. A story that needed to be told for the veterans who survived and for those who did not, for their families and for the sake of history. Lieutenant Colonel Brian Cooper (Retd), Australian Infantry, South Vietnam 1971-72vietnam - history 1945-1975, vietnam - special forces

Ill, maps, p.138.non-fictionIllustrated history of the Sandakan death marches. Includes a roll of honourworld war 1939-1945 - prisoners of war - sandakan, world war 1939-1945 - prisoners and prisons - japan

This item is from the Vietnam war era. It was created as light relief for families of veterans due to return home from overseasThis document shows the larrican attitude of Australian soldiers ready to return home from hazadous overseas service.An A4 document from the Vietnam era giving a humourous angle on how to rehabilitate a Vietnam veteran guided at the family of the veteran. It has paragraphs numbered 1 to 16vietnam, document

Stencil used by Sgt. Albert David Lowerson, VC, a soldier settler on Merriang Estate near Myrtleford. Lowerson acquired one of 19 blocks assigned by the Closer Settlement Board on the 700 acre estate in 1920. The stencil marked bales of cured tobacco leaves prior to shipment to Melbourne. Lowerson was one of the few successful soldier settler farmers in the district, operating a piggery, dairy farming and growing tobacco for almost 20 years on "St. Quentin". (Lowerson was awarded the Victoria Cross at Mont St. Quentin on September 1, 1918.) His success and status enabled him to lead a submission on farm debt and infrastructure problems when the soldier settlement scheme was being reviewed at government level. He was active locally on these issues and supported fund raising for a war memorial, memorial hall and veteran welfare.The stencil represents the achievements of A.D.Lowerson, VC as an isolated example of success as a WW1 soldier settler and as a local identity who stridently supported the need for recognition and support of ex-service personnel.Stencil made of thin sheet metal, rusted .Wording of stencil "A.D.LOWERSON. MYRTLEFORD." lowerson a.d., merriang estate, myrtleford, closer settlement board, tobacco, st. quentin, victoria cross, world war 1

Roll of Honour Memorial information accuracy request Official (copy) letter from Minister For Veterans Affairs notifying issue in 2002 of a Medal for National Servicemen who served between 1951 - 1972 to the family of Pte Douglas Brian PlainAustralian War Memorial - W.R. Lawrence (Director). Minister For Veterans Affairs - Danna Valemedals, pte plain, veterans affairs, australian war memorial

Letter (copy) from vietnamese Community in Australia dated 3/12/1992 conveying condolences to families of deceased soldiers during the Vietnam War. copy of articl re the biggest king cobra killed by Australian troops in south East Asia with emblem of D & E Platoon Nui Dat, South Vietnam dated 1966 - 1971vietnamese community in australia, letter, nui dat, south vietnam

22 page booklet listing all types of eapons and armaments used in Vietnam and a description of how they are used. Some pages are double sided. All pages aare encased in plastic sleevesbooklet, weapons of war

Standard issue item as used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam (1962–1972). Black wool felt beret lined with black polished cotton. The brim is bound with black leather. There are two stitch covered eyelets at the rear and on the right side of the beret for ventilation. beret, clothing, vietnam war

A paper Memorabilia dated 2007 depicting twenty-two naked men photographed in sepia. each month as the photo of a soldier now and then. Front cover depicts three men on horses being photographed by a fourth man . There are cattle behind the horses. On the top left hand of the Memorabilia "Men at War and Peace"Various supporters: thales, TPI, Herald Sun, PIXLmemorabilias

An article from the Kerang New Times newspaper dated January 12, 1968 showing two soldiers in civilian clothing trying on a conical MP hat in Saigon. the soldiers names are Cpl Mal hatch from Fulhana SA and Cpl bernie Storer of Swan Hill. both soldiers are members of the Provost Detachment at Australian Force Headquarters in Saigon.newspaper, saigon, australian force headquarters

A collection of twelve black and white Photograph taken around a compound and surrounding compound of Nui Dat. Prisoner Of War compound, checkpoint Charlie Station run by Military Police.photograph, military police, nui dat, prisoner of war

Photograph of head and shoulders of a soldier in an armoured vehicle waring a helmutarmoured vehicle, photograph

Photocopy of Honour Roll of Soldiers killed in Vietnam. In the centre is a photo of pipers lament for those killed at Long Tandocument, roll of honour, long tan, pipers

Photograph of crowds of well wishers lining the wharf to farewell troops of the 7RAR as HMAS Sydneyprepares to get underway on another voyage to Vietnam. Photo taken at Sydney, NSW in February 1970AWM M0921/11photograph, 7 rar, hmas sydney

Vietnam May 1968/ The port lookout at his position as MHAS Hobart is closed up for action stationsAWM M0167/5photograph, hmas hobart

Photograph of twelve soldiers outside the Officer's Mess of 2nd battalion, Royal Australian Regiment in Nui Dat 1967. Photo depicts Royal Military College Class of 1953 reunion. Officers are named on back of the photographAWM CAM/67/0797/VNphotograph, 2nd battalion royal australian regiment, nui dat

A certificate of "Meritorious Unit Commendation" awarded to AATTV in Vietnam from Jily 1962 - August 1969 given in Washington on 9th February 1970 signed by the Secretary Of The ArmySeal of USA War Officecertificate, aattv

A framed miniturised book cover of the book "New Zealand's Vietnam War" A history of combat, committment and controversy written by Ian McGibbon. The photos on the document depict soldiers attending a wounded man and a helicopter landing with a solder giving hand signals to the pilot.The definitive history of New Zealand's involement in the most controversial war of the 20th centurynew zealand

Photograph of soldiers enjoying beers in a Mess Bar. Soldiers are shitless in shorts. Bar is decorated with Unit plaques and National Flags of countries involved in the war.photograph, mess

Three coloured framed photos of post war vietnam. Top photo is Long hais, middle photo of a person in civilian clothes in front of plaque at Coral Balmoral, bottom photo depicts war debris.photograph, long hais, coral balmoral

A folder of Photograph and histories of soldiers awarded the Victoria Cross for Bravery in Vietnamvictoria cross, photograph, history -- military -- vietnam war

Framed newspaper article from The Age dated 19/08/2006 about divisions caused by Australia's involvement in The Vietnam War. Article written by Christine Gillespie, sister of John Gillespie killed in Helicopter crash in Vietnam.christine gillespie, j.f gillespie, framed document

TONG KET TINH HINH CHIEN SU TRON 3 NGAY - VUA QUA TREN TOAN QUOC - A Summary of the war situation in the country over the past days:pamphlet, psycological warfare, propaganda, nva/vc

Typed listing over 2 pages of foolscap paper. Helicopter losses during the Vietnam War. List detailing the number of helicopters destroyed and the loss of lives as a result.helicopter, document