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Book, Random House, First victory : 1914 : HMAS Sydney's hunt for the German raider Emden, 2013
HMAS Sydney's hunt for the German raider, Emden. When the ships of the new Royal Australian Navy made their grand entry into Sydney Harbour in October 1913, a young nation was at peace. Under a year later Australia had gone to war in what was seen as a noble fight for king, country and Empire. Thousands of young men joined up for the adventure of having 'a crack at the Kaiser'. And indeed the German threat to Australia was real, and very near - in the Pacific islands to our north, and in the Indian Ocean. In the opening months of the war, a German raider, Emden, wreaked havoc on the maritime trade of the British Empire. Its battle against the Australian cruiser HMAS Sydney, when it finally came, was short and bloody - an emphatic first victory at sea for the fledgling Royal Australian Navy. This is the stirring story of the perilous opening months of the Great War and the bloody sea battle that destroyed the Emden in a triumph for Australia that resounded around the world. In the century since, many writers have been there before Mike Carlton. Most were German, some of them survivors of the battle, others later historians, and they have generally told the story well. British accounts vary in quality, from good to nonsense, and there have been some patchwork American attempts as well. Curiously, there has been very little written from an Australian point of view. This book is - in part - an attempt to remedy that, with new facts and perspectives brought into the light of day.Index, bib, ill, maps, p.476.non-fictionHMAS Sydney's hunt for the German raider, Emden. When the ships of the new Royal Australian Navy made their grand entry into Sydney Harbour in October 1913, a young nation was at peace. Under a year later Australia had gone to war in what was seen as a noble fight for king, country and Empire. Thousands of young men joined up for the adventure of having 'a crack at the Kaiser'. And indeed the German threat to Australia was real, and very near - in the Pacific islands to our north, and in the Indian Ocean. In the opening months of the war, a German raider, Emden, wreaked havoc on the maritime trade of the British Empire. Its battle against the Australian cruiser HMAS Sydney, when it finally came, was short and bloody - an emphatic first victory at sea for the fledgling Royal Australian Navy. This is the stirring story of the perilous opening months of the Great War and the bloody sea battle that destroyed the Emden in a triumph for Australia that resounded around the world. In the century since, many writers have been there before Mike Carlton. Most were German, some of them survivors of the battle, others later historians, and they have generally told the story well. British accounts vary in quality, from good to nonsense, and there have been some patchwork American attempts as well. Curiously, there has been very little written from an Australian point of view. This book is - in part - an attempt to remedy that, with new facts and perspectives brought into the light of day.world war 1939 – 1945 – naval operations - australia, world war 1939 – 1945 –naval operations - germany -
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Book, Penguin, The war against the Jews, 1933-45, 1987
In the first part, "The Final Solution," the author "records the origins and growth of the virulent ideology that underlay the plan to annihilate the European Jews," and in the second part, "The Holocaust," she describes "the Jewish plight under German terror.Index, bib, maps, p.556.non-fictionIn the first part, "The Final Solution," the author "records the origins and growth of the virulent ideology that underlay the plan to annihilate the European Jews," and in the second part, "The Holocaust," she describes "the Jewish plight under German terror.holocaust - jewish - 1939-1945, 1939-1945 - atrocities -
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Book, Sceptre, Schindler's Ark, 1986
A wealthy German-Catholic industrialist and Nazi Party member named Oskar Schindler builds a factory near a concentration camp to save the lives of over 1,300 Jews.Maps, p.429.non-fictionA wealthy German-Catholic industrialist and Nazi Party member named Oskar Schindler builds a factory near a concentration camp to save the lives of over 1,300 Jews. holocaust - jewish - 1939-1945, oskar schindler -
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Book, Oxford University Press, Resisting Hitler : Mildred Harnack and the Red Orchestra, 2000
Resisting Hitler : Mildred Harnack and the Red OrchestraIndex, bib, p.498.non-fictionResisting Hitler : Mildred Harnack and the Red Orchestraanti nazi movement - germany, red orchestra -
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Book, Simon & Schuster, The resistance : the French fight against the Nazis, 2009
The French resistance to Nazi occupation during World War II was a struggle in which ordinary people fought for their liberty, despite terrible odds and horrifying repression. Hundreds of thousands of Frenchmen and women carried out an armed struggle against the Nazis, producing underground anti-fascist publications and supplying the Allies with vital intelligence. Based on hundreds of French eye-witness accounts and including recently-released archival material, The Resistance uses dramatic personal stories to take the reader on one of the great adventures of the 20th century.Index, bib, ill, maps, p.403.non-fictionThe French resistance to Nazi occupation during World War II was a struggle in which ordinary people fought for their liberty, despite terrible odds and horrifying repression. Hundreds of thousands of Frenchmen and women carried out an armed struggle against the Nazis, producing underground anti-fascist publications and supplying the Allies with vital intelligence. Based on hundreds of French eye-witness accounts and including recently-released archival material, The Resistance uses dramatic personal stories to take the reader on one of the great adventures of the 20th century.world war 1939-1945 - resistance, france - german occupation - 1940-1945 -
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Book, 1st (Aust) Field Hospital Association Incorporated, Call sign vampire : the inside story of an Australian Field Hospital during the Vietnam War, 2021
This inside story of an Australian Field Hospital during the Vietnam War is told through a compilation of operational facts interspersed with the personal experiences of those who served and the patients who passed through the hospital doors, into their care.Call Sign VAMPIRE provides a window into the frenetic world of a military hospital in a war zone through evocative, sometimes confronting imagery. In this environment time was of the essence and life often hung in the balance.Ill, maps, p.280non-fictionThis inside story of an Australian Field Hospital during the Vietnam War is told through a compilation of operational facts interspersed with the personal experiences of those who served and the patients who passed through the hospital doors, into their care.Call Sign VAMPIRE provides a window into the frenetic world of a military hospital in a war zone through evocative, sometimes confronting imagery. In this environment time was of the essence and life often hung in the balance.vietnam conflict - australian involvement, 1st australian field ambulance -
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Book, Five Mile Press, Remembrance : 100 years, 100 memorials, 100 Australian stories, 2014
Celebrates 100 years since the outbreak of World War One by featuring stories behind 100 memorials to the fallen from across Australia. In a distinctively original and captivating way this shows how the terrible sacrifice of young Australians has reverberated across this country through time and how the memories still resonate in different ways.Index, ill, maps, p.272.non-fictionCelebrates 100 years since the outbreak of World War One by featuring stories behind 100 memorials to the fallen from across Australia. In a distinctively original and captivating way this shows how the terrible sacrifice of young Australians has reverberated across this country through time and how the memories still resonate in different ways.war memorials - australia, world war 1914-1918 - monuments -
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Book, Big Sky Publishing, The Art of Sacrifice, 2021
Haunting and poignant, this collection of portraits from renowned Melbourne artist, George Petrou portrays a spirit like no other — the Anzac spirit. Australians from all walks of life have served our great nation with gallantry and sacrifice — ordinary people who displayed mateship, resilience and devotion to duty. The Art of Sacrifice captures the spirit of service in a fitting tribute to all Anzacs of every generation. Using images of the past and the stories of today, the artist travels Australia and overseas to connect the past and the present in a unique, powerful and evocative collection of outstanding portraits. The Art of Sacrifice is a stunning contribution to the understanding and commemoration of all those who have served our great country.Bib, ill, p.429.Haunting and poignant, this collection of portraits from renowned Melbourne artist, George Petrou portrays a spirit like no other — the Anzac spirit. Australians from all walks of life have served our great nation with gallantry and sacrifice — ordinary people who displayed mateship, resilience and devotion to duty. The Art of Sacrifice captures the spirit of service in a fitting tribute to all Anzacs of every generation. Using images of the past and the stories of today, the artist travels Australia and overseas to connect the past and the present in a unique, powerful and evocative collection of outstanding portraits. The Art of Sacrifice is a stunning contribution to the understanding and commemoration of all those who have served our great country.australia - military - personal narratives, soldiers - australia - pictorial works -
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Book, DB Bergman, Victoria, ????
A listing and description of Victorian Victoria Cross recipientsIll, maps, p.76.A listing and description of Victorian Victoria Cross recipientsvictoria cross, australia - military - personal narratives -
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Book, Naval Institute Press, United States destroyer operations in World War II, 1953
A detailed account of United States destroyer operations in World War IIIndex, ill, maps, p.581.non-fictionA detailed account of United States destroyer operations in World War IIworld war 1939-1945 - naval operations - united states, destroyer (ship) -
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Book, Bison Books, Battle of Britain, 1981
This book is an evocative account of Britains finest hourIndex, ill, maps, p.64.non-fictionThis book is an evocative account of Britains finest hourworld war 1939-1945 - aerial operations - britain, battle of britain -
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Book, Salamander Books, The Battle of Britain: The greatest battle in the history warfare, 1990
By the summer of 1940, the overwhelming might of the German air force had triumphed over Poland, Norway, France, Holland and Belgium. As the fighters and bombers of the Luftwaffe amassed on the north west coast of Europe, they had no reason to believe that the heavily outnumbered squadrons of the Royal Air Force (RAF) would prove any more difficult to overcome than their earlier opponents. However, these illusions of invulnerability were soon to be shattered in whirling combats over southern England in the conflict that would be known as the Battle of Britain.Index, ill, maps, p.193.non-fictionBy the summer of 1940, the overwhelming might of the German air force had triumphed over Poland, Norway, France, Holland and Belgium. As the fighters and bombers of the Luftwaffe amassed on the north west coast of Europe, they had no reason to believe that the heavily outnumbered squadrons of the Royal Air Force (RAF) would prove any more difficult to overcome than their earlier opponents. However, these illusions of invulnerability were soon to be shattered in whirling combats over southern England in the conflict that would be known as the Battle of Britain.world war 1939-1945 - aerial operations - britain, battle of britain -
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Book, Berkley Pub. Corp, Atlas of the Second World War, 1977
Descriptions of the main battles of World War Two on land sea and air.Index, ill, maps, p.288.non-fictionDescriptions of the main battles of World War Two on land sea and air.world war 1939-1945 - maps, battlefields - maps -
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Book, Tess Press, an imprint of Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, Inc, World War II album : the complete chronicle of the world's greatest conflict, 2002
World War II Album presents a simultaneous documentary view of every theater of the war, from the steppes of Russia to the jungles of Malaysia and the Solomons; from the freezing cold of the northernmost fjords to the scorching sands of the Libyan desert; from the bunkers of the West Wall to the boundless oceans.Index, ill, maps, p.740.non-fictionWorld War II Album presents a simultaneous documentary view of every theater of the war, from the steppes of Russia to the jungles of Malaysia and the Solomons; from the freezing cold of the northernmost fjords to the scorching sands of the Libyan desert; from the bunkers of the West Wall to the boundless oceans.world war 1939-1945 - pictorial works, world war 1939-1945 - history -
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Book, Bison Books, World War One, ????
A photographic and descriptive essay of the First World WarIndex, ill, maps, p.245.non-fictionA photographic and descriptive essay of the First World Warworld war 1914 -1918 - pictorial works, world war 1914 - 1918 - history -
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Book, Doubleday, Arms and equipment of the Civil War, 1962
A guide to the weapons and equipment used during the Civil War when the metallic cartridge and repeating rifles were first introduced. A description of the implements employed by the forces of both sides.Index, ill, p.160.non-fictionA guide to the weapons and equipment used during the Civil War when the metallic cartridge and repeating rifles were first introduced. A description of the implements employed by the forces of both sides.american civil war 1861-1865, american civil war - armaments -
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Book, Gramercy, Tanks : and other fighting vehicles, 2007
An illustrated history of tanks and other wheeled and tracked vehiclesIndex, ill, maps, p.238.non-fictionAn illustrated history of tanks and other wheeled and tracked vehiclesarmoured vehicles - history, armoured warfare -
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Book, Topmill, Australian sea power: Cruisers - Photofile No 4, ????
A historical photographic essay of the cruisers in service with the Australian and new Zealand navies.Ill, p.80.non-fictionA historical photographic essay of the cruisers in service with the Australian and new Zealand navies.cruisers - australia, cruisers - new zealand -
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Book, Child, Navy Australia : an illustrated history, 1993
A history of the Royal Australian NavyIndex, ill, p.232.non-fictionA history of the Royal Australian Navyroyal australia navy - history, royal australian navy -
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Book, Bison Books, Destroyers, 1977
Describes the functions, history and conditions aboard Naval destroyers used in World War I and World War II.Ill, index, p.224.non-fictionDescribes the functions, history and conditions aboard Naval destroyers used in World War I and World War II. destroyer (ship), naval history -
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Book, Summit Books, Battleships 1856-1977, 1977
A history of battleshipsIndex, ill, maps, p.128.A history of battleshipsbattleships - history, naval art and science - history -
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Book, Jane's Publishing Company, Warships of the world, 1980
A description of various warships listed by categoryIndex, ill, plans, p.224.non-fictionA description of various warships listed by categorywarships - history, warships - development -
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Book, Bison Books, Great warships, 1986
A selective description of the important warships from both world wars.Index, ill, maps, p.112.non-fictionA selective description of the important warships from both world wars.warships - history, naval history -
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Book, Bison Books, Navies of World War 3, 1984
A contemporary account of current naval developments.Index, ill, p.192.non-fictionA contemporary account of current naval developments.naval art and science, naval strategy and tactics -
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Channel 4, The battleships, 2002
This book unveils the epic saga of power, international politics and the one upmanship that led to the titanic wars of the twentieth centuryIndex, bib, ill, maps, p.192non-fictionThis book unveils the epic saga of power, international politics and the one upmanship that led to the titanic wars of the twentieth centurybattleships - history, naval art and science - history -
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Book, Cassell, World's navies, 1979
An illustrated encyclopaedia of the naval forces of every nation with full specifications of their equipment and details ofIndex, ill, p.245.An illustrated encyclopaedia of the naval forces of every nation with full specifications of their equipment and details of naval art and science, navies - encyclopaedias -
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Book, Brassey's, Battleships of the U.S. Navy in World War II, 1977
This book details the most powerful weapon of all time - The US battleship of World War TwoIll, index, p.174.non-fictionThis book details the most powerful weapon of all time - The US battleship of World War Twobattleships - history, world war 1939-1945 - battleships -
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Book, Orbis, Naval warfare : an illustrated history, 1983
A history of naval warfare from the earliest days to the present.Index, bib, ill, maps, p.304.non-fictionA history of naval warfare from the earliest days to the present.naval battles - history, naval warfare - history -
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Book, Bison, Weapons of World War III, 1981
An analysis of the major weapons that may be used in a future conflictIndex, ill, p.192.non-fictionAn analysis of the major weapons that may be used in a future conflictmilitary art and science - technological innovation, weapons - technology -
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Book, Marshall Cavendish, Guns and how they work, 1979
The history of firearms and their development and their workings and developmentIndex, ill, p.192.The history of firearms and their development and their workings and developmentfirearms - history, military weapons - history