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Book, Robert Moore, A time to die: The untold story of the Kursk tragedy, 2002
At 11:28 a.m. on Saturday, August 12, 2000, high in the Arctic Circle under the roiling surface of the unforgiving Barents Sea, Captain Gennady Lyachin was taking the Kursk, the pride of Russia's elite Northern Fleet, through the last steps of firing a practice torpedo, part of an elaborate naval exercise. Suddenly, the torpedo exploded in a massive fireball, instantly incinerating all seven men in the submarine's forward compartment. The horror, however, was just beginning. The full, gripping story of the remarkable drama inside the Kursk and of the desperate rescue efforts has never been told - until now.Index, ill (b/w plates), p.362.non-fictionAt 11:28 a.m. on Saturday, August 12, 2000, high in the Arctic Circle under the roiling surface of the unforgiving Barents Sea, Captain Gennady Lyachin was taking the Kursk, the pride of Russia's elite Northern Fleet, through the last steps of firing a practice torpedo, part of an elaborate naval exercise. Suddenly, the torpedo exploded in a massive fireball, instantly incinerating all seven men in the submarine's forward compartment. The horror, however, was just beginning. The full, gripping story of the remarkable drama inside the Kursk and of the desperate rescue efforts has never been told - until now.russian submarine kursk explosion, submarine disasters - russia -
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Book, Alfred Price, The last year of the Luftwaffe: May 1944-May 1945, 1993
A detailed account of the Luftwaffe in the final year of World War TwoIndex, Bibliography, ill (b/w), maps, p,184.non-fictionA detailed account of the Luftwaffe in the final year of World War Twogermany - luftwaffe - history, world war 1939-1945 - aerial operations - germany -
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Book, Allan Mawdsley, In ages past, 2010
A history of the Brigade from its foundation in Victoria, arranged into chapters each dealing with the work of an individual commissioner. Includes illustrations.Index, notes, ill (b/w), p.228.non-fictionA history of the Brigade from its foundation in Victoria, arranged into chapters each dealing with the work of an individual commissioner. Includes illustrations.st john ambulance brigade - victorian district, ambulance services -
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Book, Mavis Thorpe Clark, No mean destiny: The story of the war widows guild of Australia 1945-85, 1986
This is a story not only of the War Widows Guild but of the telling of energy, released through grief, of women fighting for their children and their matesIndex, bibliography, ill (b/w), p.276.non-fictionThis is a story not only of the War Widows Guild but of the telling of energy, released through grief, of women fighting for their children and their mateswar widows guild of australia - history, vasey jessie mary, 1897-1966 -
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Book, Department of defence (Navy), An outline of Australian naval history, 1976
A brief history of Australian naval historyBibliography, ill (b/w), p.71.non-fictionA brief history of Australian naval historyroyal australian navy - history, naval operations - australia -
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Book, Albert Coates et al, The Albert Coates story, 1977
A description of Albert Coates and of his imprisonment as a prisoner of the Japanese in Sumatra, Burma and ThailandIndex, bibliography, ill (b/w), p.185.non-fictionA description of Albert Coates and of his imprisonment as a prisoner of the Japanese in Sumatra, Burma and Thailandprisoners of war - australia, world war 1939-1945 - personal narratives - australia -
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Book, Sue Ebury, Weary: The life of Sir Edward Dunlop, 1994
A biography of the varied and inspirational life of Sir Edward DunlopIndex, bibliography, notes, ill (b/w)non-fictionA biography of the varied and inspirational life of Sir Edward Dunlopworld war 1939-1945 - prisoners and prisons - japanese, sir edward dunlop - biography -
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Book, Robert C Mikesh, Japanese aircraft: Code names and designations, 1993
An alphabetical listing of the code names given to Japanese aircraft in the second world war.ill (b/w), p.179.non-fictionAn alphabetical listing of the code names given to Japanese aircraft in the second world war.airplanes - military - designations, airplanes - military - japan - designations -
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Book, Wayne Wardman, The Owen gun, 1991
... inventor. Index. bibliography, ill (b/w) p.193. The Owen gun Book ...The Owen gun had a great influence on Australia's role on world war two. This book explains its evolution and the role of Evelyn Owen, its inventor.Index. bibliography, ill (b/w) p.193.non-fictionThe Owen gun had a great influence on Australia's role on world war two. This book explains its evolution and the role of Evelyn Owen, its inventor.submachine guns, owen submachine gun -
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Book, Chris Ellis et al, American half tracks of world war two, 1978
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 -
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Book, Edward Bishop, Mosquito: The wooden wonder, 1990
The de Havilland mosquito was the most versatile and successful military aircraft of World War Two, used in a variety of rolesIndex, ill (b/w), p.170.non-fictionThe de Havilland mosquito was the most versatile and successful military aircraft of World War Two, used in a variety of rolesde havilland mosquito, world war 1939-1945 - aerial operations - britain -
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Book, Bill Gunston, The illustrated directory of fighting aircraft of World War Two, 1988
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 -
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Book, Marrin Susans, The RAAF Mirage story, 1990
A compilation of memories and reminiscences by those involved with the production and operations of the Mirage fighterill (b/w), p.168.non-fictionA compilation of memories and reminiscences by those involved with the production and operations of the Mirage fighter raaf - mirage fighter, fighter planes - australia -
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Book, Bill Gunston, An illustrated guide to modern airborne missiles, 1983
Dramatic descriptions of al airborne missiles in service as of 1983ill (col, b/w), p.159.non-fictionDramatic descriptions of al airborne missiles in service as of 1983air to surface missiles, antiaircraft missiles -
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Book, Michael J F Bowyer, Bombing colours - RAF bombers, their markings and operations, 1937-1973, 1973
A valuable source of reference for enthusiasts and modellers alike.ill (b/w), p.284.non-fictionA valuable source of reference for enthusiasts and modellers alike.airplanes markings, great britain - royal air force -
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Book, Al Adcock, Escort carriers in action, 1996
A mainly pictorial account of the actions of escort carriers in World War 2.ill (b/w), p.50.non-fictionA mainly pictorial account of the actions of escort carriers in World War 2.aircraft carriers - united states, escort carriers -
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Book, Barbara Cullen, Harder than football : league players at war, 2015
Australian servicemen have long been renowned for their unfaltering courage, sense of mateship and strength of character--the same values that are so apparent in our national game of football. In 'Harder than football' stories of courage, resilience and survival shine through like beacons, along with acts of bravery and sacrifice that so succinctly display the 'Aussie spirit'. Of course, there is the odd larrikin, too, whose often humorous acts of disobedience include smoking on parade, changing pay books, 'accidentally' falling out of a train and 'being improperly dressed on the line'. Within these pages you'll find the stories of the 2494 men who played at least one senior game from 1897 to 1972 and fought for their country in every major conflict from the Boer War to the Vietnam War.ill (b/w), p.628.non-fictionAustralian servicemen have long been renowned for their unfaltering courage, sense of mateship and strength of character--the same values that are so apparent in our national game of football. In 'Harder than football' stories of courage, resilience and survival shine through like beacons, along with acts of bravery and sacrifice that so succinctly display the 'Aussie spirit'. Of course, there is the odd larrikin, too, whose often humorous acts of disobedience include smoking on parade, changing pay books, 'accidentally' falling out of a train and 'being improperly dressed on the line'. Within these pages you'll find the stories of the 2494 men who played at least one senior game from 1897 to 1972 and fought for their country in every major conflict from the Boer War to the Vietnam War.australian football - history, australian football players at war -
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Book, Schiffer Publishing, German battle tanks in colour 1934-1945, 1989
Detailed description of the German battle tanks, "newly built vehicle"-Panzer I-Panzer II-Panzer III-Panzer IV-Panzer V "Panther"-Panzer VI "Tiger" and "King Tiger"-"Maus"ill (col, b/w), p.52.non-fictionDetailed description of the German battle tanks, "newly built vehicle"-Panzer I-Panzer II-Panzer III-Panzer IV-Panzer V "Panther"-Panzer VI "Tiger" and "King Tiger"-"Maus" tanks - germany, military technology - germany -
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Book, Horst Scheibert, The Panther family, 1990
A detailed description of the Panther (Type D, A, G), Panther command car, Panther observation car, pursuit Panther and recovery Pantherill (b/w), p.46.non-fictionA detailed description of the Panther (Type D, A, G), Panther command car, Panther observation car, pursuit Panther and recovery Panthertanks - germany, panther tanks - germany -
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Book, Reinhard Frank, German personnel cars in wartime the light, medium, and heavy personnel vehicles of the army, 1989
A technical and pictorial description of German personnel cars in wartime the light, medium, and heavy personnel vehicles of the armyill (b/w, col). p.50.non-fictionA technical and pictorial description of German personnel cars in wartime the light, medium, and heavy personnel vehicles of the armyvehicles - military - germany, words war 1939-1945 - transportation - germany -
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Book, Schiffer Publishing, Sturmgeschutz 40: The long gun versions
A technical and pictorial description of the Sturmgeschutz 40, commonly abbreviated as STUGill (b/w, col), p.46.non-fictionA technical and pictorial description of the Sturmgeschutz 40, commonly abbreviated as STUGmilitary weapons - germany, tank destroyers - germany - history -
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Book, Squadron Signal Publications, Panzer III in action, 1972
A pictorial account of the PanzerkampfwagemIIAusf.G,4.Pz.Div, also the Sturmgeschutz IIIill (b/w), p.48.non-fictionA pictorial account of the PanzerkampfwagemIIAusf.G,4.Pz.Div, also the Sturmgeschutz IIIpzkpfw iii - pictorial works, armoured vehicles - military -
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Book, Schutzenpanzerwagen, Schutzenpanzerwagen in action, 1972
... )in action with limited text. ill (b/w) Schutzenpanzerwagen in action ...A pictorial account of the Schutzenpanzerwagen (troop carrier)in action with limited text.ill (b/w)non-fictionA pictorial account of the Schutzenpanzerwagen (troop carrier)in action with limited text.schutzenpanzerwagen, armoured vehicles - germany -
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Book, Squadron signal publications, German half tracks in action, 1972
Pictorial review of the varied versions of German half tracksill (b/w) p.48.non-fictionPictorial review of the varied versions of German half tracksarmoured vehicles - germany, half tracks - germany -
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Book, Squadron /Signal Publications, Pershing / Patton in action, 2002
A historical and pictorial of the Patton / Pershing tankill (b/w,col), p.49.non-fictionA historical and pictorial of the Patton / Pershing tankm26 pershing, m47 patton -
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Book, Nicola Pignato, Italian medium tanks in action, 2001
A pictorial and descriptive of Italian medium tanksill (b/w,col), p.49.non-fictionA pictorial and descriptive of Italian medium tanksarmoured vehicles - italy - history, tanks - military - italy -
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Book, Squadron/Signal Publications, US Self propelled guns in action, 1999
A pictorial and descriptive history of United states self propelled gunsill (b/w,col), p.49.non-fictionA pictorial and descriptive history of United states self propelled gunsarmoured vehicles - united states - history, self propelled guns - united states - history -
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Book, Jim Mesko, U.S Armoured cars in action, 1998
A pictorial and descriptive history of US armored carsill (b/w,col), p.49non-fictionA pictorial and descriptive history of US armored carsarmoured vehicles - united states - history, military science - united states - history -
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Book, Jim Mesko, U.S Tank destroyers in action, 1998
A pictorial and descriptive history of US tank destroyersill (b/w, col), p.49.non-fictionA pictorial and descriptive history of US tank destroyerstank destroyers - united states - history, world war 1939-1945 - tank warfare -
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Book, Timothy J Kutta, DUKW in action, 1996
A descriptive and pictorial history of the DUKW amphibious vehicleill (b/w, col), p.49.non-fictionA descriptive and pictorial history of the DUKW amphibious vehicleamphibious vehicles - united states - history, amphibious warfare - history