The Sun - September 2, 1944 (War in the Pacific)newspaper, worl war ii

Cigarette Lighter, World War two vintage? Handmade Trench art from military weaponry. 20mm in diameter. Anti-tank?? Ammunition Note: Could be French Cigarette Lighter donated by Mrs. D. Winspear on 18/08/1977cigarette lighter, worl war ii

Wilson 432 Ultra 2 golf ball, printed with Heidelberg Golf Club (West Germany) logo of a golf ball coloured with German flag on one half and USA flag on opposite half - this would refer to Heidelberg being the headquarters of the American forces in Europe post Worl War II; and cotton patch with the palatine lion logo of Heidelberg (West Germany).Golf ball with logo and cotton patch with logoOn Ball: "Heidelberg Golf Club West Germany [logo]" and manufacturers marks. Patch: "Heidelberg" and stylised lion.golf balls, memorabilia, heidelberg (west germany), patches

William Anthony Theodore (19.3.1917 - 5.1.2007).William 'Bill' Theodore - invitation and program for two events concerning H.M.AS. Bendigo, held on 14 October 1979 and on 11 May 1991. * Program for the Bendigo Girl Guides Association for the transfer of the custody of the Royal Navy White Ensign from H.M.A.S Bendigo, held on 14 October 1979. The White Ensign was autographed by the crew of the ship before it was given to the Girl Guides as a mark of appreciation for their assistance and sustenance during Worl War II. The Girl Guides now feel that the White Ensign should be passed into the custodianship of the City for its care, safekeeping and preservation. Program is printed in blue and has a copy of the White Ensign on the rear of the invite. * Program containing the agenda for the granting of Freedom of Entry to T.S. Bendigo and the anniversary of 50th Anniversary of the Commissioning of H.M.A.S. Bendigo (J187) at Bendigo 11 May 1991. An eight-page program, stapled to a light-yellow card cover bill theodore, william theodore

These binoculars appear to have been made for use by service personnel, carrying a broad arrow symbol on the barrel. The inscriptions "MG" may indicate the manufacturer or initials of the owner. The service number 48582 may indicate that the pair was owned by Lionel James O'Dempsey, a Victorian who served as a Lance Sergeant with the 3 Light Anti Aircraft Regiment during the Second World War.Brass binoculars with cotton cord acting as strap, fastened via a knot on one side of a small loop cast into the side of the barrel. Two cone shaped barrels with circular convex glass disc on each wide end. Each barrel joined together via a joint platform approximately halfway and 9/10ths of the way up the binoculars. Binoculars can change shape by barrels swivelling on a central pin. Binoculars also zoom in and out (i.e. barrel reduces and expands) due to grooved dial in centre of pin. One eye piece missing on left side, right side intact but able to be unscrewed. Barrels are tinted green from copper corrosion and retractable barrel sections have black colouring in parts.Inscribed on centre platform between eye pieces "M G", in the direction of the wearer. On top of adjustable barrels: "[broad arrow] (right side)", "Mk VSP-/48582"second world war, worl war two, world war ii, binoculars, looking glass, surveillance

Index, p.388.non-fictionThe ignominious fall of Singapore to the Japanese in February 1942 marked the climax of the greatese crisis in Anglo-Australian relations - Britain's inexcusable betrayal of Australia in time of war. Until World War II, Australia had always rushed to the Imperial colours, confident that just as Australian blood was shed for the Mother Country, so too would British Blood be in the defence of Australia. But in 1939 Australia lay wide open to attack, her defences practically non-existent, and she was reluctant to commit her meagre forces overseas. Her objections were overcome, however, by an unequivocal British promise to protect her from a Japanese attack, so she sent troops and ships to the northern hemisphere, leaving Singapore naval base as the cornerstone of her own defence policy. Britain's promise to defend Australia was made with little concern for the possibility of its ever being implemented and, certainly, in 1939 a direct threat to Australia looked unlikely. During 1940 and 1941, however, the threat from Japan increased, while Britain's ability to counter it weakened. Yet the British government resisted calls to strengthen the Far Eastern Defence, continually reassuring Australia that the Japanese threat would not materialize and that, even if it did, Britain could still contain it. Then the inconceivable happened: in December 1941 the Japanese decimated the US fleet at Pearl Harbour and in early 1942 took Singapore, leaving Australia suddenly in immediate peril. But the oft-repeated promise to defend the Dominion came to nought. And, at the most crucial time in Australia's history, Churchill tried to prevent substantial American forces from being sent to the pacific, and even attempted to delay the repatriation of Australian troops needed for defence. Thus Britain deliberately left Australia at the mercy of Japan, using her to divert and delay the Japanese thrust westwards towards India and the Middle East...[inside front and back cover]. This compelling and controversial book reveals how in 1942 Churchill, in an attempt to delay an attack on India, left Australia at the mercy of the Japanese by trying to prevent American forces being sent to the Pacific. Drawing on a wealth of sources, including many previously unavailable to historians, David Day exposes a saga of empty promises and asks serious questions about the past and future relationship between Britain and Australia. Collapse summary worls war 1939-1945 - diplomatic history, australia - foreign relations - britain

Instrument of Surrenderworld worl 1939 - 1945

BHS CollectionG. Alice Jones Collection; Envelope. Hand printed in black ink on a white envelope is "War Time Petrol Ration Tickets". The envelope is lined inside with blue ink. On the back is strips of dry glue for sealing. Box 625petrol ration tickets, war worls ii