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Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Book, Peter H Liddle, The 1916 Battle of the Somme, 2001
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Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Book, Leonard Mosley, World War 11 - Battle of Britain, 1977 revised 1978
... World War 11 - Battle of Britain ...Book -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Craig Deayton, The battle of Messines : 1917, 2017
... The battle of Messines : 1917 ...On 7 June 1917, the British Second Army launched its attack on Messines Ridge, detonating 19 giant mines beneath the German front-line positions. By the end of the day, one of the strongest positions on the Western Front had fallen, a place of such importance that the Germans had pledged to hold it at any cost. It was the greatest British victory in three years of war. The first two years of the First World War had represented an almost unending catalogue of disaster for the Australians. Messines was not only their first real victory, it was also the first test in senior command for Major General John Monash who commanded the newly formed 3rd Division and would later be hailed as Australia's greatest soldier. Messines was a baptism of fire for the 3rd Division which came into the line alongside the battle-scarred 4th Australian Division, badly mauled at Bullecourt just six weeks earlier in one of the worst defeats of the war. The fighting at Messines would descend into unimaginable savagery, a lethal and sometimes hand-to-hand affair of bayonets, clubs, bombs and incessant machine-gun fire, described by one Australian as '72 hours of Hell'. After their string of bloody defeats over 1915 and 1916, Messines would be the ultimate test for the Australians. Collapse summaryIndex, bibliography, ill (col), p.172.non-fictionOn 7 June 1917, the British Second Army launched its attack on Messines Ridge, detonating 19 giant mines beneath the German front-line positions. By the end of the day, one of the strongest positions on the Western Front had fallen, a place of such importance that the Germans had pledged to hold it at any cost. It was the greatest British victory in three years of war. The first two years of the First World War had represented an almost unending catalogue of disaster for the Australians. Messines was not only their first real victory, it was also the first test in senior command for Major General John Monash who commanded the newly formed 3rd Division and would later be hailed as Australia's greatest soldier. Messines was a baptism of fire for the 3rd Division which came into the line alongside the battle-scarred 4th Australian Division, badly mauled at Bullecourt just six weeks earlier in one of the worst defeats of the war. The fighting at Messines would descend into unimaginable savagery, a lethal and sometimes hand-to-hand affair of bayonets, clubs, bombs and incessant machine-gun fire, described by one Australian as '72 hours of Hell'. After their string of bloody defeats over 1915 and 1916, Messines would be the ultimate test for the Australians. Collapse summary world war 1914-1918- campaigns - western front, battles of messines - australian participation - 1917 -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Patrick Lindsay, Our darkest day : the tragic Battle of Fromelles and the digger's final resting place, 2011
... Our darkest day : the tragic Battle of Fromelles and the ...This abridged edition of the bestselling 'Fromelles' includes the recent discovery of the largest mass war grave since the Second World War, the recovery of the missing Diggers' remains and the names of those who have been identified, as well as the opening of the new Fromelles (Pheasant Wood) Military Cemetery in 2010.Index, bibliography, ill (maps), p.248.non-fictionThis abridged edition of the bestselling 'Fromelles' includes the recent discovery of the largest mass war grave since the Second World War, the recovery of the missing Diggers' remains and the names of those who have been identified, as well as the opening of the new Fromelles (Pheasant Wood) Military Cemetery in 2010.world war 1914 - 1918 - campaigns - western front - fromelles, war graves - france -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Stephen E Ambrose, D-Day, June 6, 1944 : the climactic battle of World War II, 2004
... D-Day, June 6, 1944 : the climactic battle of World War II ...On the basis of 1,400 oral histories from the men who were there, Eisenhower biographer and World War II historian Stephen E. Ambrose reveals for the first time anywhere that the intricate plan for the invasion of France in June 1944, had to be abandoned before the first shot was fired.Index, notes,ill, maps, p.655.non-fictionOn the basis of 1,400 oral histories from the men who were there, Eisenhower biographer and World War II historian Stephen E. Ambrose reveals for the first time anywhere that the intricate plan for the invasion of France in June 1944, had to be abandoned before the first shot was fired.operation overlord, world war 1939-1945 - campaigns - france -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Wrens park publishing, Air Battle of the Ruhr : RAF Offensive March - July 1943, 2001
... Air Battle of the Ruhr : RAF Offensive March - July 1943. ...First published to acclaim in 1992, this book deals with the exploits of Bomber Command during their offensive against German Industry in the Ruhr during World War II. The author begins by describing the role of Bomber Command and goes on to define the Ruhr area and its great importance in terms of industrial output to the Germans. The author provides the statistics for bombers dispatched, the number, which actually got to the targets and those, which never made it for one reason or another. Air Battle of the Ruhr is a complete overview of a major aspect of the air war against mainland Germany.Index, ill, p.137.non-fictionFirst published to acclaim in 1992, this book deals with the exploits of Bomber Command during their offensive against German Industry in the Ruhr during World War II. The author begins by describing the role of Bomber Command and goes on to define the Ruhr area and its great importance in terms of industrial output to the Germans. The author provides the statistics for bombers dispatched, the number, which actually got to the targets and those, which never made it for one reason or another. Air Battle of the Ruhr is a complete overview of a major aspect of the air war against mainland Germany.bombimg - ruhr region - germany, world war 1939-1945 - aerial operations - britain -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, John Hetherington, Air-borne invasion : the story of the Battle of Crete, 1944
... Air-borne invasion : the story of the Battle of Crete ...A contemporary account of the German invasion of Crete and the involvement of Australian forces in it.Ill, maps, p.135.non-fictionA contemporary account of the German invasion of Crete and the involvement of Australian forces in it.world war 1939 – 1945 – campaigns – greece, campaigns - crete - australia -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Department of Information, Battle of the Ridges, 1943
... Battle of the Ridges ...Australian army brochure relating to the attack on Salamaua in 1943Ill, p.32.non-fictionAustralian army brochure relating to the attack on Salamaua in 1943world war 1939 – 1945 – campaigns – new guinea, world war 1939-1945 - australia -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Allen & Unwin, The battle of Long Tan : as told by the commanders to Bob Grandin, 2004
... The battle of Long Tan : as told by the commanders to Bob ...This is the first time that those in direct command of Delta Company have shared their memories of the most significant battle fought by Australians in Vietnam, the Battle of Long Tan. Each of the commanders shares the experiences that brought them to Vietnam, and describes how the company commander, Harry Smith, drove Delta Company to become one of the most outstanding units in the Australian forces. Delta's superb military discipline, and its commanders' ability to think outside the square were decisive in holding a vastly superior number of enemies at bay. Each platoon played a crucial role in Delta Company's survival. The artillery's commitment in providing an unbroken wall of metal through which the enemy had to advance is told from the perspectives of both the forward controller and the gun positions. We fly with the RAAF helicopter pilots whose ammunition resupply was the turning point of the battle, and experience the carnage of the battlefield through the eyes of those in the relieving APCs. Delta Company's trauma on returning to the battlefield to claim their fallen was lightened only by the miraculous survival of two of their wounded. The trauma of the battle did not end with the action, however, as politics began to play their part in the drama. The valour of those directly involved in the battle has never been duly recognised - in some cases it has been belittled, in others denied. The ongoing efforts of the Long Tan commanders to right the many wrongs perpetrated in the wake of the battle, and their own journeys from the events of August 1966 draw the reader into a compelling dialogue on the aftermath of Vietnam. Collapse summaryIndex, ill, maps, p.332.non-fictionThis is the first time that those in direct command of Delta Company have shared their memories of the most significant battle fought by Australians in Vietnam, the Battle of Long Tan. Each of the commanders shares the experiences that brought them to Vietnam, and describes how the company commander, Harry Smith, drove Delta Company to become one of the most outstanding units in the Australian forces. Delta's superb military discipline, and its commanders' ability to think outside the square were decisive in holding a vastly superior number of enemies at bay. Each platoon played a crucial role in Delta Company's survival. The artillery's commitment in providing an unbroken wall of metal through which the enemy had to advance is told from the perspectives of both the forward controller and the gun positions. We fly with the RAAF helicopter pilots whose ammunition resupply was the turning point of the battle, and experience the carnage of the battlefield through the eyes of those in the relieving APCs. Delta Company's trauma on returning to the battlefield to claim their fallen was lightened only by the miraculous survival of two of their wounded. The trauma of the battle did not end with the action, however, as politics began to play their part in the drama. The valour of those directly involved in the battle has never been duly recognised - in some cases it has been belittled, in others denied. The ongoing efforts of the Long Tan commanders to right the many wrongs perpetrated in the wake of the battle, and their own journeys from the events of August 1966 draw the reader into a compelling dialogue on the aftermath of Vietnam. Collapse summary vietnam war 1961-1975 – australian involvement, vietnam war 1961-1975 – battles – long tan -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Arrow Books, The battle of Long Tan, 1987
... The battle of Long Tan ...An account of the battle of Long Tan on August 18 1966Index, ill, maps, p.187.non-fictionAn account of the battle of Long Tan on August 18 1966vietnam war 1961-1975 – battles – long tan, vietnam war 1961-1975 – australian involvement -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Peter Fitzsimons, The battle of Long Tan, 2022
... The battle of Long Tan ...By far the deadliest battle for Australian forces in Vietnam, the Battle of Long Tan has a proud place in the annals of Australian military history - and every ANZAC who fought there could hold his head high. Peter FitzSimons, Australia's greatest storyteller, tells the real story of this classic battle. He reveals the horror, the bravery, the wins and the losses that faced our soldiers. He brings to life the personal stories of the men who fought, the events leading up to that memorable battle and the long war that followed, and the political decisions made in the halls of power that sealed their fates. The Battle of Long Tan is an engrossing and powerful history that shows the costs of war never end.Index, bib, notes, ill, p.427.non-fictionBy far the deadliest battle for Australian forces in Vietnam, the Battle of Long Tan has a proud place in the annals of Australian military history - and every ANZAC who fought there could hold his head high. Peter FitzSimons, Australia's greatest storyteller, tells the real story of this classic battle. He reveals the horror, the bravery, the wins and the losses that faced our soldiers. He brings to life the personal stories of the men who fought, the events leading up to that memorable battle and the long war that followed, and the political decisions made in the halls of power that sealed their fates. The Battle of Long Tan is an engrossing and powerful history that shows the costs of war never end.vietnam conflict - australian involvement, vietnam war - 1961-1975 - politics and government - australia -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Time-Life Books, The battle of the Atlantic, 1977
... The battle of the Atlantic ...Germany attempts to strangle Britain--U-boats--Bismarck--convoys--Allied counterattack.Index, bib, ill, , maps, p.208.non-fictionGermany attempts to strangle Britain--U-boats--Bismarck--convoys--Allied counterattack. world war 1939-1945 - naval operations, world war 1939-1945 - campaigns - atlantic ocean -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Pan Books, Battle of the Ruhr Pocket, 1970
... Battle of the Ruhr Pocket ...The battle of the Ruhr in 1945Ill, p.159.non-fictionThe battle of the Ruhr in 1945world war 1939-1945 - campaigns - germany, germany - defeat - 1945 -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, MacDonald and Company, Battle of the Reichswald, 1970
... Battle of the Reichswald ...An account of the difficulties facing British troops in GermanyIll, p.159.non-fictionAn account of the difficulties facing British troops in Germanyworld war 1939-1945 - campaigns - germany, world war 1939-1945 - campaigns - western europe -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Kangaroo Press, Battle of the wine dark sea : the Aegean campaign 1940-1945, 1994
... Battle of the wine dark sea : the Aegean campaign 1940-1945. ...The war fought in the Aegean sea during World War TwoIll, maps, p.191.non-fictionThe war fought in the Aegean sea during World War Twoworld war two - naval operations, world war 1939-1945 - campaigns - mediteranean -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Jarrolds, Battle of the oceans, 1943
... Battle of the oceans ...The story of the British merchant navy in World War TwoIll, p.183.non-fictionThe story of the British merchant navy in World War Twoworld war 1939-1945 - naval operations - britain, britain - merchant navy -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Badge, Battle of Verdum WW1
... Battle of Verdum WW1 ...Framed text with history of Verdun in WW1. Included in the frame is a badge from thr City of Verdun in France. -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Image, Battle of the Eureka Stockade
... Battle of the Eureka Stockade ...Image showing a member of the military being hit during the attack of the Eureka Stockade.eureka stockade, military, battle -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Battle of the transport policies, 16/09/1992 12:00:00 AM
... Battle of the transport policies ...Both A.L.P. and Liberal politicians spreading the word about their newly launched transport policies.Both A.L.P. and Liberal politicians spreading the word about their newly launched transport policies. The model for the new Nunawading Station was unveiled (using ultra-modern Travel Safe Station). Both stations will be monitored by closed circuit T.V., open booking counter which will mean improved supervision by staff. The Liberal Party said it had been part of their policy since 1988 to upgrade stations to be more convenient. Also to make P.T.S. affordable, reliable and safe. To encourage people back on to the system initiatives - free tram travel in C.B.D. and introduction of all-night bus services.Both A.L.P. and Liberal politicians spreading the word about their newly launched transport policies. railways, mitcham railway station, kirner, joan, spyker, peter, harrowfield, john, pescott, roger, nunawading railway station, travel safe stations -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Battle of the will, 7/07/1993 12:00:00 AM
... Battle of the will ...Article in Nunawading Gazette.Article in Nunawading Gazette re Alan Franklin who was presented with a cheque from Forest Hill Lions Club to enable him to buy an electric wheel chair.Article in Nunawading Gazette. franklin, alan, lions club of forest hill, harken, mike, harken, jenni, edward, barry -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Military Brochure, "Battle of the Ridges"
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Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book, Battle of the River Plate, 1972
... Battle of the River Plate ...Hard cover book contains black and white prints -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book - WW2, The Battle of the Atlantic, 1977
... The Battle of the Atlantic ...Hard cover, no dust cover 208 pages Text with black and white and colour photographs -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book - WW2, The Battle of Britain, 1977
... The Battle of Britain ...Hard cover, no dust cover 208 pages Text with black and white and colour photos -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book, The Battle of Long Tan
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Highett RSL Sub Branch Inc
Photograph:, Battle of Britain Commemeration 2018
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, Video, Vietnam: 7, the Battle of Khe Sanh
... Vietnam: 7, the Battle of Khe Sanh ...vietnam war, 1961-1975 -
The Celtic Club
Book, L. R. Silver, The Battle of Vinegar Hill, 1989
... The Battle of Vinegar Hill ...An account of an episode which has become part of Australia's legendary past.Index, bib, plates, maps, ill, p.164.non-fictionAn account of an episode which has become part of Australia's legendary past.vinegar hill - insurgency, irish - new south wales - history -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Poster, Commemorating the 40th Anniversary Of the Battle Of Long Tan
... Commemorating the 40th Anniversary Of the Battle Of Long ...Laminated colour poster featuring Long Tan Cross in memory of R.M. Grist, W.A. Blanck and A. Lloyd. Commemorative dinner of Gippsland and La Trobe valley sub Branch of VVAA Aug 2006poster, commemorative dinner, long tan -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Magazine, Brodie Publishing, Battle of the Atlantic: 50th Anniversary, 1993
... Battle of the Atlantic: 50th Anniversary ...non-fictionkeith oliver, donation