Index, notes, ill, p.531.non-fictionAustralian involvement in military conflict during and after the second World Warmilitary history - australia, australia - armed forces - history

Index, ill, p.160.non-fictionCombining vivid illustrations, dramatic photos in color and black-and-white, battle maps, landscape diagrams, and fascinating features, this volume recounts 17 military campaigns that changed the course of history. It also serves as a superb travel guide ..., suggesting points of interest and significancebattlefields - guidebooks, battles - history

Ill, p.212.non-fictionA comprehensive history of the French Foreign Legionforeign legion - history, france - military history

Index, notes, ill, p.242.non-fictionWorld War I (1) - Gallipoli - Churches and the war - Empire loyalty - Women at war - Sport and war in Australia - Australia Imperial Forces abroad - German Australians - Rural Australia and the war.australia - social life and customs -1914-1918, world war 1914-1918 - history - australia

Index, bibliography, ill, maps, p.168.non-fictionThis is a profoundly courageous story of Australians struggling to survive the consequences of a war-ravaged world. It is a singularly outstanding account of men wrenched from battle, but not from the annals of their nation's history.prisoners of war - australia, world war 1939-1945 - prisons and prisoners

p.117.non-fictionAn alphabetical listing of the RAAF recipients of awards during World War Twomilitary decorations - australia, royal australian air force - honours and awards

Index, ill, maps, plans, p.738.Here for the first time is the definitive history of the internment of Allied civilians ib Chinaworld war 1939-1945 - prisoners and prisons - japan, internment camps - china

Index, bibliography, ill, p.185.non-fictionThis volume is one of a series that chronicles the rise and fall of Nazi Germany. It examines German espionageworld war 1939-1945 - espionage, world war 1939-1945 - diplomatic history

Ill, p.156.non-fictionA history of British and Commonwealth SAS forces from the second world war to the Falklands war.great britain - special air services, clandestine military forces

Index, Bibliography, ill, maps, p.240.non-fictionDunkirk (Dunkerque), France's fourth port, is an ancient city with a colourful history of war. From here a large part of the British Army escaped.world war 1939-1945 - campaigns - france, operation dynamo

Index, ill p.228.non-fictionA hsalvation army - history, salvation army - world war two

Index, ill, p.319.non-fictionA comprehensive encyclopaedia of the worlds navies and their warshipsnavies - history - 20th century, warships - history - 20th century

Index, bibliography, ill, maps, p.168non-fictionA history of the Royal Australian Navy from World War One to the presentaustralia - royal australian navy - history, australia - naval history

Ill, p.320.non-fictionAn encyclopedic listing of World War One warships by nationwarships - history - 20th century, world war 1914-1918 - naval operations

Index, notes, Appendices, ill, p.134.In 'Seagulls, Cruisers and Catapults' Ray Jones has written an authoritative account of the technical, operational and political aspects of Australian naval aviation from Admiral Creswell's 1913 plan for naval aviation until the last aircraft catapult was removed from an Australian cruiser in 1944.The Navy's role as catalyst in the formation of the Air Force is outlined for the first time and details of the sometimes acrimonius struggle between Navy and Air Force over naval aviation are provided. No serious work of RAN history can deal with the mid-war years without taking account of advice from London and the Admiralty's influence on RAN aviation planning is made clear. Operation of aircraft, such as the Seagull III and Seagull V amphibians, from Australian warships are described and the rationale of cruiser aircraft operations are illustrated by the number shot down or damaged performing their essential task in wartime. The vital role of aircraft operating from cruisers searching for raiders and taking part in fleet operations defending Australia in 1942 is stressed. Extensive archival research in Melbourne, Canberra and London, combined with hours of interviews with the men who flew aircraft from cruisers and carrier, has ensured a balanced and well-rounded narrative which is an essential addition to the library of any naval or aviation history enthusiast.airplanes - military - australia, world war 1939-1945 - naval operations - australia

Index, ill, p.224.non-fictionFascinating comparisons of military hardware through history. Featuring accurate detailed illustrations and comprehensive text.tank warfare, tanks - military science

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

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

Index, notes, ill, maps, p.258.non-fictionThis book contains the story of Australia's most successful scheme for settling returned soldiers on their own farms. The book includes the recollections of many of the 6000 families who gained a livelihood on farms across the state.soldier settlements - victoria - history, land settlement - victoria - history

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

Index, bibliography, ill, p.312.non-fictionIn 1914 the world changed forever. When World War One broke out and a generation of men went off to fight, bestselling author Kate Adie shows how women emerged from the shadows of their domestic lives. Now a visible force in public life, they began to take up essential roles - from transport to policing, munitions to sport, entertainment, even politics. They had finally become citizens, a recognised part of the war machine, acquiring their own rights and often an independent income. Former BBC Chief News Correspondent Kate Adie charts the seismic move towards equal rights with men that began a century ago and asks what these women achieved for future generations. This is history at its best - a vivid, compelling account of the pioneering women who helped win the war as well as a revealing assessment of their legacy for women's lives today. world war one - women - great britain, female emancipation - great britain

Index, bibliography, notes, ill, p.688.non-fictionThe untold story of the Sandakan death marches of World War II. After the fall of Singapore, in February 1942, the Japanese conquerors rounded up tens of thousands of British and Australian soldiers and shipped them to prison camps scattered throughout Hirohito's newly won Empire. The fall of Britain's 'impregnable fortress' was the greatest humiliation in British military history, for which Churchill never forgave the Japanese. But nothing would surpass the wretched fate of some 2,700 British and Australian prisoners who were shipped to British North Borneo later that year. They landed in Sandakan, on the east coast of the island, after a 10-day voyage on a Japanese 'hell' ship, and were herded into a jungle camp some eight miles inland. Thus began the three-year ordeal of the Sandakan prisoners of war - a barely known story of unimaginable horror.world war 1939-1945 - prisoners of war - sandakan, japan - prisons and prisoners of war

Ill, p.64.non-fictionInterceptor versus heavy bomber descriptionsworld war 1939-1945 - aerial operations, fighter planes - history

Index, bibliography, ill, maps, p.168.non-fictionThe activities of the Australian Light Horse in the Boer war and in World War Onerorld war 1914-1918 - campaigns - palestine, australian light horse - history

Bibliography, ill, maps, p.692.non-fictionThis landmark book explores the richness and diversity of Australian military history, which has had a profound impact on the development of Australia. The two world wars - destructive yet often ennobling commitments for the young nation - have been the most important experiences for several generations of Australians, but military considerations and obligations have had a pervasive influence throughout Australian history. Just as it would be impossible to form a proper understanding of that history without due consideration of Gallipoli, the Kokoda Track, and conscription, it would be difficult to exaggerate the abiding influence of the 'digger' and the Anzac legend. From the beginnings of European settlement and the violence that accompanied it, to the more recent engagement of Australian forces in the Gulf War and peace-keeping operations in Africa, military questions have been a constant theme in the story of Australia. Anzac and Gallipoli are well-known names in the consciousness, but they can only be fully appreciated if examined in a wider context. This book does just that, providing a detailed analysis of Australian military achievements and an assessment of the importance of war in Australian history. The Oxford Companion to Australian Military History covers all aspects of this complex and fascinating subject. It contains more than 800 individual entries, written by leading military historians. All the major campaigns and battles are examined, along with significant military and civilian figures, such as Thomas Blamey, John Monash, John Curtin, Albert Jacka and Charles Bean. There are articles on weapons and weapons systems and on the development of the individual services and their component parts. The roles of industry, science and technology are analysed, and a series of essay-length articles discusses key aspects of our military legacy, including military humour and the impact of war on Australian film, television and literature. Here, then, is the most comprehensive guide to Australian military history, ranging from the colonial period to the 1990s. The Companion is supplemented by 100 photographs and by more than 30 maps. It is an indispensable source for students, specialists and general readers alike. Collapse summary australia - armed forces - history, australia - armed forces - encyclopaedias

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

ill, p.152.non-fictionDescribes the operations of the Lancaster bomber during World War IIworld war ii - aerial operations - britain, royal air force - history

ill, p.128.non-fictionDescribes the operations of the Swordfish torpedo bomber during World War IIworld war ii - aerial operations - britain, royal air force - history

ill, p.157.non-fictionDescribes the operations of the Beaufighter fighter bomber during World War IIworld war ii - aerial operations - britain, royal air force - history

ill, p.304.non-fictionDescribes the operations of the Lancaster bomber during World War IIworld war ii - aerial operations - britain, royal air force - history