Showing 13 items matching "warfare - history and development"
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4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History RoomMagazine Publication, W J Morgans, Parade, March 1977
... 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room 4/19 PWLH Regiment, Building 78 Simpson Barracks Macleod melbourne magazine publication Parade A soft covered publication covering a variety of subjects, including "The Juggernauts" - the story of the development of the tank, "First Victory" - Cambrai proving ground of tank warfare, "Makeshift Army" - the story of Churchill's chocolate soldiers and the defence of Antwerp in 1914, and an article about General Lettow-Vorbeck in Africa. ...A soft covered publication covering a variety of subjects, including "The Juggernauts" - the story of the development of the tank, "First Victory" - Cambrai proving ground of tank warfare, "Makeshift Army" - the story of Churchill's chocolate soldiers and the defence of Antwerp in 1914, and an article about General Lettow-Vorbeck in Africa.magazine publication, parade, -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Marshall Cavendish et al, Strategy & tactics of war, 1979
... Warfare - History and development...Monbulk RSL Sub Branch 48 Main Road Monbulk yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges Warfare - History and development Warfare - Tactics and strategy In the Strategy & tactics of war, the authors explore the art of war historically with particular reference to the 20th century. ...In the Strategy & tactics of war, the authors explore the art of war historically with particular reference to the 20th century.Ill, p.240.non-fictionIn the Strategy & tactics of war, the authors explore the art of war historically with particular reference to the 20th century.warfare - history and development, warfare - tactics and strategy -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Octopus books, The pictorial history of air warfare, 1979
... Monbulk RSL Sub Branch 48 Main Road Monbulk yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges Air warfare - history Military aircraft - History This book traces the development of air warfare from from the first flight in a balloon in 1873 to the latest combat jets Index, ill, p.192. ...This book traces the development of air warfare from from the first flight in a balloon in 1873 to the latest combat jetsIndex, ill, p.192.non-fictionThis book traces the development of air warfare from from the first flight in a balloon in 1873 to the latest combat jetsair warfare - history, military aircraft - history -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, David Miller, Modern submarine warfare, 1991
... Monbulk RSL Sub Branch 48 Main Road Monbulk yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges Submarine warfare Submarine technology A history of the development of submarine technology Index, ill, p.208. ...A history of the development of submarine technologyIndex, ill, p.208.non-fictionA history of the development of submarine technologysubmarine warfare, submarine technology -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, MBI Publishing, Tanks of World War Two, 2000
... Monbulk RSL Sub Branch 48 Main Road Monbulk yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges Tanks - Military science World war 1939-1945 - Tank warfare Each vehicle featured is illustrated by a black and white photograph and accompanied by text that analyses the vehicle's design, development and service history. ...Each vehicle featured is illustrated by a black and white photograph and accompanied by text that analyses the vehicle's design, development and service history.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 -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Pan Books, By air to battle, 1969
... Monbulk RSL Sub Branch 48 Main Road Monbulk yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges Great Britain - Parachute regiment Parachute troops - History The development and use of parachute warfare Ill, maps, p.159. ...The development and use of parachute warfareIll, maps, p.159.non-fictionThe development and use of parachute warfaregreat britain - parachute regiment, parachute troops - history -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Viking, The Penguin encyclopedia of modern warfare : 1850 to the present day, 1991
... Warfare - History and development...Monbulk RSL Sub Branch 48 Main Road Monbulk yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges Warfare - History and development Warfare - Tactics and strategy The events and developments of warfare over the past 150 years Index, bib, ill, maps, p.360. ...The events and developments of warfare over the past 150 yearsIndex, bib, ill, maps, p.360.non-fictionThe events and developments of warfare over the past 150 yearswarfare - history and development, warfare - tactics and strategy -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Lutterworth Press, European weapons and armour : from the Renaissance to the Industrial Revolution, 1980
... Monbulk RSL Sub Branch 48 Main Road Monbulk yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges Military Technology - History Armour - Europe - History he invasion of Italy by France in 1494 sowed the dragon's teeth of all successive European wars, and accelerated the pressures to devise ever more effective armaments and methods of warfare." ...he invasion of Italy by France in 1494 sowed the dragon's teeth of all successive European wars, and accelerated the pressures to devise ever more effective armaments and methods of warfare." "This account of the story of arms over the period covers in detail the development of the handgun and the pike, the use and style of staff-weapons, mace and axe and war-hammer, dagger and dirk and bayonet. Armour is shown attaining its full Renaissance splendour then suffering its later decline; the history of the sword, Ewart Oakeshott's special interest, is followed to the late eighteenth century when it ceased to be part of everyday wear: cause or effect, the far-reaching effects of the Industrial Revolution on military armaments had begun.Index, bib, ill, p.288.non-fictionhe invasion of Italy by France in 1494 sowed the dragon's teeth of all successive European wars, and accelerated the pressures to devise ever more effective armaments and methods of warfare." "This account of the story of arms over the period covers in detail the development of the handgun and the pike, the use and style of staff-weapons, mace and axe and war-hammer, dagger and dirk and bayonet. Armour is shown attaining its full Renaissance splendour then suffering its later decline; the history of the sword, Ewart Oakeshott's special interest, is followed to the late eighteenth century when it ceased to be part of everyday wear: cause or effect, the far-reaching effects of the Industrial Revolution on military armaments had begun.military technology - history, armour - europe - history -
Australian Commando Association - VictoriaBook, Warrior Elite
... It is an authoritative, gripping and thoroughly up-to-date account of both the history and current state of our special forces and intelligence bodies - and gives a unique glimpse into the warfare of the future. ...It is an authoritative, gripping and thoroughly up-to-date account of both the history and current state of our special forces and intelligence bodies - and gives a unique glimpse into the warfare of the future. ...Warrior Elite is a unique and compelling account of Australia's special forces and intelligence operations - ranging from the early special forces of World War II to the establishment and development of the SAS and Commando Regiments as the elite fighters of today, and from the Australian Security Intelligence Service to the Australian Signals Directorate and ASIO. It is an authoritative, gripping and thoroughly up-to-date account of both the history and current state of our special forces and intelligence bodies - and gives a unique glimpse into the warfare of the future. Our future. Robert Macklin has conducted dozens of exclusive interviews and uncovered incredible, daring and sometimes heartbreaking stories of the elite troops that guard our nation and engage in secret operations around the world. He has had significant cooperation from numerous sources within the special forces and the various intelligence agencies. Both thoroughly researched and colourfully written, Warrior Elite will attract the reader of action memoirs as well as those interested in broader military history and espionage. australian special forces, australian army, commandos, military history -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageBook - Reference/History/Naval Armaments Technical Manual, Griffin & Co. (Publishers by appointment to Her Majesty and H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburugh), Torpedoes and Torpedo Warfare, 1889
... It is historically important because it captures torpedo doctrine and technology at a moment when self-propelled torpedoes had recently become central to naval warfare Its significance today is mostly historical and technical. Modern histories of torpedo warfare still cite Sleeman’s work as a source, which suggests it has continued reference value for researchers studying the development of naval weapons and doctrine. ...Torpedoes and Torpedo Warfare is a late-19th century naval history/manual about the development of submarine warfare, torpedoes, mines, and the vessels and tactics used to deploy them. It was originally written as a technical survey of the weapon’s rise and practical use, with diagrams and detailed descriptions. The book traces the evolution of torpedo warfare from early submarine mines through the introduction of electric detonation and later improvements. It is part history, part technical handbook.Torpedoes and Torpedo Warfare, by C. Sleeman. Containing a complete account of the progress of submarine warfare; also a detailed description of matters appertaining thereto, including the latest improvements, with 83 full-page illustrations, diagrams etc. Second Edition. 1889. Published by Griffin & Co, U.K. Hard-cover, bound book, red with gold lettering. Inscription inside the cover. non-fictionTorpedoes and Torpedo Warfare is a late-19th century naval history/manual about the development of submarine warfare, torpedoes, mines, and the vessels and tactics used to deploy them. It was originally written as a technical survey of the weapon’s rise and practical use, with diagrams and detailed descriptions. The book traces the evolution of torpedo warfare from early submarine mines through the introduction of electric detonation and later improvements. It is part history, part technical handbook. warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, c. sleeman author, torpedo warfare, submarine warfare -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branchBook - Illustrated hardback book, Helen Paterson, '5.30, Nurse!' : The story of the Alfred nurses, 1996
... Nurses in warfare Victoria Alfred nurses have always been at the forefront of their profession - ready and willing to meet stringent training programs, war, fire, makeshift wards for epidemics and rapidly changing developments in medical science and technology. This is their story. The strength of the camaraderie shown among Alfred nurses at the celebrations that followed the graduation of the final group of trainees from the Alfred's School of Nursing led Helen Paterson to write this book. She follows the history ...Alfred nurses have always been at the forefront of their profession - ready and willing to meet stringent training programs, war, fire, makeshift wards for epidemics and rapidly changing developments in medical science and technology. This is their story. The strength of the camaraderie shown among Alfred nurses at the celebrations that followed the graduation of the final group of trainees from the Alfred's School of Nursing led Helen Paterson to write this book. She follows the history of the Alfred nurses from the establishment of the Alfred Hospital in 1971, and the beginning of nurse training in 1880, to reveal the hardships, pleasures and intrigues shared by Alfred nurses in the past 130 years of history. (From inside front of dust jacket) 1. Planning 2. Arriving 3. Training 4. Complaining 5. Revealing 6. Serving 7. Progressing 8. Defending 9. Uniting 10. Improving 11. Combating 12. Returning 13. Maintaining 14. Developing 15. ChangingHardback book with olive green, blue, red and white cover and writing. Cover has sepia image of two nurses working in a hospital ward, one talking to a patient in a bed. Has intact dust jacket.non-fictionAlfred nurses have always been at the forefront of their profession - ready and willing to meet stringent training programs, war, fire, makeshift wards for epidemics and rapidly changing developments in medical science and technology. This is their story. The strength of the camaraderie shown among Alfred nurses at the celebrations that followed the graduation of the final group of trainees from the Alfred's School of Nursing led Helen Paterson to write this book. She follows the history of the Alfred nurses from the establishment of the Alfred Hospital in 1971, and the beginning of nurse training in 1880, to reveal the hardships, pleasures and intrigues shared by Alfred nurses in the past 130 years of history. (From inside front of dust jacket) 1. Planning 2. Arriving 3. Training 4. Complaining 5. Revealing 6. Serving 7. Progressing 8. Defending 9. Uniting 10. Improving 11. Combating 12. Returning 13. Maintaining 14. Developing 15. Changingnurses in warfare, victoria -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Davies, Peter E, US Marine Corps F-4 Phantom 11 Units Of The Vietnam War, 2012
... Phantom II (Jet fighter plane) Vietnam War 1961-1975 -- Aerial operations American Comprehensive histories of fighting aircraft and their crews, highlighting their vital role in the development of warfare in the 20th and 21st centuries US Marine Corps F-4 Phantom 11 Units Of The Vietnam War. ...Comprehensive histories of fighting aircraft and their crews, highlighting their vital role in the development of warfare in the 20th and 21st centuriesComprehensive histories of fighting aircraft and their crews, highlighting their vital role in the development of warfare in the 20th and 21st centuriesunited states. marine corps -- aviation -- history -- 20th century, united states. marine corps -- history -- vietnam war, 1961-1975., phantom ii (jet fighter plane), vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- aerial operations, american -
Unions BallaratThe story of Britain and the Empire (1495-1946) (Don Woodward Collection), Driscoll, Frank, 1947
... BTLC Ballarat Trades Hall ballarat trades and labour council history - united kingdom monarchy - united kingdom politics and government Monarchy - queens of england - Elizabeth I Colonialism warfare In red ink, "RBO" & "Debra Clarke". ...Written by an Australian history teacher in 1947 and targeted at secondary school students. The book covers: - English civilization after the Middle Ages - The British navy and colonial development - Social progress and parliamentary reform - British activity in Europe and the Far East Historical, political and monarchical - United Kingdom.Book; 250 pages. Cover: blue background; graphics of an aeroplane (dark blue) and a ship (red); blue lettering; author's name and title.In red ink, "RBO" & "Debra Clarke". Library marks: stamp "0148', Dewey code "942 DRI", "Maryborough State School" stamp.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, history - united kingdom, monarchy - united kingdom, politics and government, monarchy - queens of england - elizabeth i, colonialism, warfare
