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105726 AUSTIN, Ron AS ROUGH AS BAGS: The History of the 6th Battalion, 1st AIF.914-1919. Melbourne, Published by the Author, 2005 Reprint. 394pp. 17 x 25 cms. Paperback. Very good copy. Illustrated. The Battalion was formed in 1914 and fought in Gallipoli, Somme, Pozieres, Bullecourt, Amiens, Passchendaele, France and FlandersClick here to order $50

105727 AUSTIN, Ron BLACK AND GOLD: The History of the 29th Battalion, 1915 - 18. Melbourne, Slouch Hat Publications, 2008 reprint. 231pp. 17 x 25 cms. Paperback. As new. Illustrated. The Battalion was trained at Broadmeadows, saw action at Somme, Bullecourt, Hindenburg Line, Flanders, Amiens, Ypres, Passchendaele, Menin RoadClick here to order $50

108076 AUSTIN, Ron BLACK AND GOLD: The History of the 29th Battalion, 1915 - 18. Melbourne, Slouch Hat Publications, 2008 reprint. 231pp. 17 x 25 cms. Paperback. As new. Illustrated. The Battalion was trained at Broadmeadows, saw action at Somme, Bullecourt, Hindenburg Line, Flanders, Amiens, Ypres, Passchendaele, Menin Road. This copy is signed by the authorClick here to order $50

104253 AUSTIN, Ron GALLIPOLI ENCYCLOPEDIA: Australians in the 1915 Dardanelles Campaign. Melbourne, Slouch Hat Publication, 2005. 288pp. Octavo size. Hardcover in dustwrapper. Excellent condition. Illustrated in black and white.Click here to order $50

108082 AUSTIN, Ronald J COBBERS IN KHAKI: The History of the 8th Battalion, 1914 - 18. Melbourne, Slouch Hat Publications, 2004 reprint. 313pp. 17 x 25 cms. Paperback. As new. Illustrated. The Battalion was trained at Broadmeadows, saw action at Fromelles, Belgium and the Somme. This copy is signed by the authorClick here to order $45

105711 AUSTIN, Ronald J COBBERS IN KHAKI: The History of the 8th Battalion, 1914 - 18. Melbourne, Slouch Hat Publications, 2004 reprint. 313pp. 17 x 25 cms. Paperback. As new. Illustrated. The Battalion was trained at Broadmeadows, saw action at Fromelles, Belgium and the SommeClick here to order $45

105712 AUSTIN, Ronald J CYCLING TO WAR: The History of the AIF/NZ Cyclist Corps 1916-19. McCrae, Slouch Hat Publications, 2008 1st edition. 176pp. 18 x 25 cms. Original cloth in dustwrapper. As new. Illustrated. The two Anzac Corps Cycling Battalions were formed in 1916. They were especially active in 1918Click here to order $55

105716 AUSTIN, Ronald J THE FIGHTING FOURTH: A History of Sydney's 4th Battalion 1914-19. McCrae, Slouch Hat Publications, 2007 1st edition. 256pp. 25 x 17 cms. Original cloth in dustwrapper. As new. Numerous black and white illustrations. Unit history of an original Anzac group who landed on 24th April. They also served in Egypt, the Western Front, Pozieres, Mouquet Farm, Flanders, Bullecourt and YpresClick here to order $55

105715 AUSTIN, Ronald J FORWARD UNDETTERED: The History of the 23rd Battalion, 1915-1919. McCrae, Slouch Hat Publications, 2007 reprint. 311pp. 25 x 17 cms. Original pictorial laminated boards. As new. Numerous black and white illustrations. The Battalion was raised at Broadmeadows and served in Gallipoli, Egypt, Albert, Amiens, Bapaume, Beaurevois, Bullecourt, Hamel, Menin Road, Passchendale, Polygon Wood, Somme, Hindenberg, Mont St Quentin, Poelcappelle, Pozieres, Ypres, France & FlandersClick here to order $60

105718 AUSTIN, Ronald J OUR DEAR OLD BATTALION: The Story of the 7th Battalion AIF, 1914-1919. McCrae, Slouch Hat Publications, 2004 1ST Edition. 320pp. 25 x 17 cms. Original cloth in dustwrapper. As new. Numerous black and white illustrations. The Battalion served in Gallipoli, Egypt, Albert, Amiens, Bullecourt, Helles, Menin Road, Passchendale, Polygon Wood, Hindenberg, Poelcappelle, Ypres, France & FlandersClick here to order $60

105719 AUSTIN, Ronald J WHERE ANZACS SLEEP: The Gallipoli Photos of Captain Jack Duffy - 8th Battalion. McCrae, Slouch Hat Publications, 2006 1st Edition. 96pp. 27 x 23 cms. Original cloth in dustwrapper. As new. Numerous black and white illustrations. Collection of photos from a serving captain with accompanying text by AustinClick here to order $50

108084 AUSTIN, Ronald J.,RFD, ED LET ENEMIES BEWARE: 'Caveant Hostes'. The History of the 2/15th Battalion 1940-1945. Rosebud, Slouch Hat Publications, 2008 reprint. 365pp. 8vo. Original pictorial boards. As new. Colour frontspiece and numerous black and white illustrations. This Battalion served in the Middle East and New Guinea. This copy is signed by the authorClick here to order $60

108093 AUSTIN, Ronald J.,RFD, ED THE WHITE GURKHAS: The Australians at the Second Batlle of Krithia, Gallipoli. Rosebud, Slouch Hat Publications, 2008 reprint. 156pp. 8vo. Paperback. As new. Some black and white illustrations. This copy is signed by the authorClick here to order $40

104252 AVERY, Lt Col Brian IN THE ANZAC SPIRIT: The Fourth Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment/NZ (ANZAC) South Vietnem 1968 to 1969. Melbourne, Slouch Hat Publication, 2002. 224pp. Octavo size. Hardcover in dustwrapper. Excellent condition. Illustrated in black and white.Click here to order $50

104250 AVERY, Lt Col Brian OUR SECRET WAR: The 4th Battalion the Royal Australian regiment : Defending Malaysia Against Indonesian Confrontation, 1965-1967. Melbourne, Slouch Hat Publication, 2001. 216pp. Octavo size. Hardcover in dustwrapper. Excellent condition. Illustrated in black and white.Click here to order $50

105728 AVERY, Lt Col Brian WE TOO WERE ANZACS: The 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment/NZ (ANZAC) South Vietnam 1969 to 1970. McCrae, Slouch Hat Publication, 2008 Reprint. 255pp. 17 x 25 cms. Original pictorial boards. Excellent condition. Illustrated in black and white.Click here to order $50

102205 BALL & LANGTRY, Desmond & J.O. [ed.] THE NORTHERN TERRITORY IN THE DEFENCE OF AUSTRALIA: Geography, History, economy, Infrastructure and Defence Presence . Canberra, Strategy and Defence Studies Centre Australia National University, 1990. 305pp. Octavo size. Paper. A very good copy. Black and white illustartions and diagrams. Canberra Papers on Strategy and Defence number 63Click here to order $30

108083 BARNETT, Alex HITLER'S DIGGER SLAVES: Caught in the Web of Axis Labuor Camps. Sydney, Australian Military Historical Publications, 2008 reprint. 306pp. Octavo size. Paperback. Mint. Illustrated.Click here to order $30

102099 BATTLE, Captain M R (Editor) THE YEAR OF THE TIGERS: The Second Tour of 5th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment in South Vietnam, 1969-70. Perth, John Burridge, 1987 reprint of the 1970 edition. 215pp. 22 x 28 cms. Original cloth in dustwrapper. Very good copy. Lots of black and white photographic illustrations plus 14 full page maps at the rear of the bopok. Reprint of a scarce Vietnam War unit historyClick here to order $350

105017 BEALE, Pat OPERATION ORDERS: The Experiences of a Young Australian Army Officer 1963-1970. Sydney, Australian Military History Publications, 2005. 224pp. Large octavo. Hardcover in dustwrapper. Mint. Black and white photographs. The Experiences of an Infantry Officer in Malaya, PNG, Vietnam 1963-1970Click here to order $45

73767 BENNETT, W.R THE DEVIL'S ANGELS: Sydney, Horwitz Publications, 1966. 130pp. 8vo. Paperback. A good copy. Pulp fictionClick here to order $30

73766 BENNETT, W.R THE PROUD EAGLES: Sydney, Horwitz Publications, 1965. 130pp. 8vo. Paperback. Spine a little darkened, otherwise a very good copy. Pulp fiction concerning the Australian Air Force in World War Two in GermanyClick here to order $30

103665 BENNETT, W.R. RANGER FLIGHT : Sydney , Horwitz, 1962. 130pp. 8vo . Paperback . Some nicks to the wrappers, otherwise a nice copy . Fantastic cover art . Aviation Fiction Click here to order $40

73765 BENNETT, W.R SKYBOLT: Sydney, Horwitz Publications, 1966. 130pp. 8vo. Paperback. Pulp military aviation fictionClick here to order $30

103849 BENNETT, W.R. THE SQUADRON LEADER: Sydney, Horwitz , 1960 1ST Edition. 154pp. 8vo . Paperback . A very good copy . Cover art by John Dixon.Click here to order $50

103858 BENNETT, W.R TARGET TURIN: Sydney, Horwitz Publications, 1962 1ST Edition. 130pp. 8vo. Paperback. Very good copy. Australian author who was a pilot in the RAAF during the Korean war. Another beautiful pulp itemClick here to order $50

103663 BENNETT, W.R. WAR WINGS : Sydney , Horwitz, 1963. 130pp. 8vo . Paperback . A very good copy . Fantastic cover art . Aviation Fiction Click here to order $40

101724 BESSEL , Richard (Editor) FACIST ITALY AND NAZI GERMANY: Comparisons and contrasts. Cambridge, University of Cambridge , 1997. 242pp. 8vo . Original cloth . A very good copy .Click here to order $50

103044 BEVAN , Scott BATTLE LINES : Australian Artists at War . Sydney , Random House , 2004. 310pp. 8vo . Original boards with dustwrapper . Very good copy. Illustrated plates . Signed by the author and dated the day of publicationClick here to order $75

105307 BILL, Stuart MIDDLETON VC: The Life of Pilot Officer Rawsom Hume Milddleton, VC of the Royal Australia Air Force as remember by his friends and colleagues. Melbourne, The author, 1991. 201pp. Octavo. Paperback. A very good copy. Some black and white images. Signed by the authorClick here to order $50

105011 BRIGG, Stan & Les IKE'S MARINES: 36th Australian Infantry Battalion 1939-1945. Sydney, Australian Military History Publications, 2003. 231pp. Octavo. Hardcover. Mint. Black and white photographs. The Story of an Australian infantry Battalion and its part in the war against JapanClick here to order $45

85918 BRITISH COMMANDERS IN THE TRANSVAAL WAR 1899 - 1900: Bristol & London, W D & H O Wills, 1900. Unpaginatedpp. 14 x 21 cms. Original boards.. In very good condition. Boards slightly rubbed at edges and spine. Spine at rear end papers displays a minor 5cm split. Else papers and interior excellent. Glossy photographic portraits and short biographies of the major British commanders. Includes Lord Roberts. Also includes early Wills cigarette / tobacco advertising to inside covers and rear cover.Click here to order $100

102269 BROADBENT, Harvey GALLIPOLI: The Fatal Shore. Melbourne, Viking books, 2005. 312pp. Large octavo size. Hardcover in dustwrappers. Near mint copy. Profusely ilustrated in black and white photographs.Click here to order $50

105163 BRODZIAK & EGAN, Innes & Vince (Compiler and Editor) PROUDLY WE SERVED: Stories of the 2/5th Australian General Hospital in Australia and overseas, in battle areas and behind German lines in war-torn Europe. Sydney, The Association, 2007 revised edition. 443pp. 8vo. Original pictorial bgoards . Very good copy. Illustrated.Click here to order $50

105452 BROWNELL, Air Commodore R.J FROM BLUE TO KHAKI: The enlisted voluntary aids and others who became members of the Australian Army Medical Women's Services and served from 1941-1951. The Author, 1995. 280pp. Quarto. Paperback. An excellent copy. Illustrated. Signed by the authorClick here to order $100

105010 BURLA, Bob CROSSED BOOMERANGS: A History of all the 31 Battalions. Sydney, Australian Military History Publications, 2005. 212pp. Quarto. Hardcover. Mint. Black and white photographs.Click here to order $60

107948 BUTLER, A G (et al) THE OFFICIAL HISTORY OF THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY MEDICAL SERVICES IN THE WAR OF 1914-1918: Volume 1: Gallipoli, Palestine and New Guinea. Volume 2: The Western Front. . Melbourne & Canberra, Australian War Memorial, 1930, 1940 . 873, 1010 pp. 8vo. Original cloth. A good copy; some foxing. Illustrations and maps. Lacks volume 3 Click here to order $1000

108081 BUTLER , ARGENT & SHELDON, D,A, &J THE FIGHT LEADERS: The Study of Australian Leadership. Sydney, Australian Military History Publications, 2003. 631pp. Large octavo size. Hardcover. An excellent copy. Black and white maps and photographs. Australian Battlefield Leadership Green Hassett and Ferguson of the 3 RAR in KoreaClick here to order $45

55735 CALLINAN, Bernard SIR JOHN MONASH: Melbourne, 1981. 29pp. 8vo. Paperback. Paper originally delivered at Wilson Hall, University of Melbourne to the Newman College Students' Club on 17 June 1980Click here to order $30

105020 CAMPBELL, John MACHINE GUNNERS: A History of Six Machine-Gun Battalion AIF 1942-1944. Sydney, Australian Military History Publications, 2007. 326pp. Large octavo. Hardcover. Mint. Black and white photographs.Click here to order $50

108080 CHAMBERLAIN & DROOGLEEVER, Max and Robin THE WAR WITH JOHNNY BOER: Australians in the Boer War 1899-1902. Sydney, Australian Military History Publications, 2003. 631pp. Large octavo size. Hardcover. An excellent copy. Black and white maps and photographs.Click here to order $60

101728 CIECHANOWSKI, Jan M. THE WARSAW RISING OF 1944: Soviet and East European Studies . London , Cambridge University Press , 1974. 332pp. 8vo . Original cloth with dustwrapper. Previous owner's name on the free front end-page, otherwise a very good copy. . Black and white plates . In 1944, the population of Warsaw rose against Nazi occupiers, almost 200 000 people died Click here to order $50

106701 COATES, John BRAVERY ABOVE BLUNDER: The 9th Australian Division at Finschhafen, Sattelberg Sio. Melbourne, Oxford University Press, 1999. 326pp. Octavo . Hardcover in dustwrapper. An excellent copy. Illlustarted in black and white. Signed by the author. Unit HistoryClick here to order $100

55672 COE, John [Ed.] DESPERATE PRAISE: The Australians in Vietnam. Perth, Artlook Books, 1982. 137pp. 8vo. Paperback. A very good copy. Collection of writings on the Australian involvement in the Vietnam war, all by Australian soldiersClick here to order $30

101705 COKER , Christopher WAR AND THE 20TH CENTURY: The Impact of War on the Modern Consciousness. London , Brassey's, 1994. 304pp. 8vo . Original cloth in dustwrapper . An excellent copy .Click here to order $50

105245 CONNAUGHTON, Richard SHROUDED SECRETS: Japan's War on Mainland Australia 1942-1944. London, Brassey's, 1994. 149pp. Large octavo. Hardcover in dustwrapper. An excellent copy. Black and white diagrams and photographs.Click here to order $60

104254 CORFIELD, Justin THE AUSTRALIAN ILLUSTRATED ENCYCLOPAEDIA THE BOXER UPRISING 1899-1901: Melbourne, Slouch Hat Publication, 2001. 256pp. Octavo size. Hardcover in dustwrapper. Excellent condition. Illustrated in black and white. The NSW And Victorian Contigents - China History Boxer RebellionClick here to order $50

104251 COURTNEY, G B SILENT FEET: The History of 'Z' Special Operations 1942 - 1945. Melbourne, The Author, 2002 reprint. 272pp. 8vo. Paperback. An excellent copy. Black and white illustrations. Z force was an Australian unit which operated behind Japanese lines in Borneo, Indonesia, Timor, New Guinea and the CelebesClick here to order $50

107109 DAEN, LIN CUMULUS CLOUD: Adelaide, 1962. 8pp. 8vo. Original cloth with wrapper. In great condition, minor water damage to lower right corner of cloth, else clean. The short story of a young fighter pilot in the RAAF and a memorial to all young pilots everywhereClick here to order $30

105022 DENNING, Roy & Lorna ANZAC DIGGER: An Engineer with the First Division AIF 1914-1918. Sydney, Australian Military History Publications, 2004. 133pp. Octavo. Paperback. Mint. Black and white photographs. The war in Gallipoli & France. An Abbreviated version R.H. Denning's First World DiaryClick here to order $30

102476 DICKENS, Gordon NEVER LATE: The 2/9th Australian Infantry Battalion 1939-1945. Sydney, Australian Military History Publications, 2005. 448pp. 18 x 25 cms. Original cloth in dustwrapper. Veru good copy. Black and white illustrations. Battalion was raised in Queensland in 1939 and fought in North Africa , Papua, New Guinea and BorneoClick here to order $50

93288 DRAYDON, Allan W MEN OF COURAGE: A History of the 2/25 Australian Infantry Battalion 1940 - 1945. Brisbane, 2/25 Australian Infantry Battalion Association, 2001 reprint. 382pp. 18 x 25 cms. Decorated boards. Mint. Black and white illustrations. History of a Queensland Battalion, formed in 1940 and which saw active service with the seventh division in Syria, New Guinea and BorneoClick here to order $50

105007 EATHER, Steve BLUE LIGHTNING: The Story of 6 Squadron AFC & RAAF 1917-2005. Sydney, Australian Military History Publications, 2007. 190pp. Quarto. Hardcover. Mint. Black and white photographs.Click here to order $45

106938 ELLSBERG, COMMANDER EDWARD MEN UNDER THE SEA: London, George G. Harrap, 1940. 328pp. 8vo. Original cloth with wrapper. In very good condition, minor tears to dustwrapper at top edge, foxing to edges, else clean. Black and white photographs throughout. Chronicles two undersea rescue tragedies as well as descriptions of the most recent inventions in submarine salvage work and the latest safety devices for the rescue of men trapped in stricken ships below the seaClick here to order $60

108092 EMERY, Max THEY RODE INTO HISTORY: The story of the 8th Light Horse Regiment Australian Imperial Force 1914 - 1919. Sydney, Sloth Hat Publications, 2008. 224pp. Large octavo. Hardcover in dustwrapper. Mint copy. Some black and white photographs.Click here to order $60

105613 ENGLISH, Michael C BRAVE LADS & THE RIFLEMEN: The 3RAR Tour of Duty in South Vietnam 1967 - 1968. A History of the 3 RAR Second Tour of Duty in Vietnam 1971. Sydney, AMHP, 2008. 325 & 182pp. 8vo. Original laminated boards, two books bound in one. Very good copy. Black and white illustrations. First edition of the Brave Lads and reprint of The RiflemenClick here to order $65

54982 FAHEY, Warren DIGGERS' SONGS: Songs of the Australians in Eleven Wars. Sydney, Australian Military History Publications, 1996. 234pp. 4to. Original illustrated boards. Mint. Illustrated.Click here to order $30

101729 FALCONI , Carlo IL SILENZIO DI PIO XII: Milano , Sugar Editore , 1965. 566pp. 8vo . Paperback . Previous owner's name on the free front end-page, a little wear to wrappers otherwise a very good copy. . Black and white plates . Pius XII was accused of not doing enough to avert the genocide of Jewish people during World War 2. Italian Text. Click here to order $50

97382 FIRKINS, Peter OF NAUTILUS AND EAGLES: History of the Royal Australian Navy. Sydney, Cassell, 1975 1st edition. 269pp. 8vo. Original cloth in dustwrapper. In great condition. Illustrated.Click here to order $40

103093 FITCHETT, Dr A RUN OF WWI MILITARY LIFE MAGAZINE: 1916-1917. Melbourne, T Shaw Fitchett, 1916-1917. 12 volumespp. Octavo. Paperback. In good condition; general shelf wear to spines and covers. Profusely illustrated in black and white pictures and advertisements. A monthly military publication issued on the first of every month. Issues included:- January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December 1916 and also July & August 1917. A run from World War One; a collections of articles from such authors as:- Carlyle Smythe, Dr Fitchett, Charles Barrett, John Buchan, Boyd Cable, Vance Palmer. Philosophies of war, battles/fights of the month, cartoons and much more. An extremely rare itemClick here to order $750

105023 FOSTER, John AE1 ENTOMBED BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: Sydney, Australian Military History Publications, 2006. 122pp. Octavo. Hardcover. Mint. Black and white photographs. HMA Submarine AE1 sailed from England to australian before becoming a part of the Australian Force which was sent to capture German in Papua New Guinea in 1914.Click here to order $30

54299 FRIEND, Donald GUNNER'S DIARY: Sydney, Ure Smith, 1943. 56pp. Octavo. Original cloth in dustwrapper. A very good copy. Illustrated. Australian artist's army experiencesClick here to order $75

68191 FRY, Gavin NOLAN'S GALLIPOLI: Adelaide, Rigby, 1983. 118pp. 8vo. Original cloth in dustwrapper. A very good copy. Illustrated. Representative selection of Sidney Nolan's `Gallipoli' series of paintingsClick here to order $50

54300 FRY, Gavin & Colleen DONALD FRIEND: Australian War Artist 1945. Melbourne, Currey O'Neill, 1982 1st edition. 79pp. 4to. Original cloth in dustwrapper. Spine of Dustwrapper has faded slightly, otherwise a fine copy. Colour & Black and White plates.Click here to order $75

99486 FYSH, Sir Hudson QANTAS RISING: Sydney, Angus & Robertson, 1965 1st ed.. 244pp. 8vo. Paperback. A good copy.. Illustrated.Click here to order $60

74134 THE GALLANT LEGION: 12 Volume Set Comprising:1 Idriess: The Desert Column 2. Maxwell Hell's Bells and Mademoiselles 3. White: Guests of the Unspeakable 4. Rule: Jacka's Mob 5. Williams: The Gallant Company 6. Wilton: The Grey Battalion 7. Reid: The Fighting Cameliers 8. Morrow Iron In The Fire 9. Burton Silent Division 10.Jones: Watchdogs of the Deep 11. Sutherland: Aces and Kings 12. Monash: The Australian Victories in France in 1918. Sydney, Angus & Robertson, 1933 - 1936. 8vo. Original cloth. A very good set. Maps and illustrations. The 12 volumes are all uniformly bound and are a good looking set. The Silent Division concerns the New Zealanders at the First World War, the other 11 volumes are all about Australians at the same war. Quite a scare setClick here to order $2000

105271 GASTON, HORNER, STORER, Bruce, Harry, Raymond AIRCREW FOR THE DURATION WWII: Westpool, Word Workd Express, 1990. 232pp. Octavo. Paperback. A very good copy. Signed by HornerClick here to order $60

105003 GIETZELT, Ray A SHORT HISTORY OF THE 9 FIELD COMPANY: R.A.E. [A.I.F.] 1939-1945. Sydney, Australian Military Presses , 2006. 159pp. Quarto. Hardcover. Mint. Black and white photographs. Australian military unit history of the 9 Field Company RAE AIFClick here to order $50

53487 GORMAN, Captain E WITH THE TWENTY-SECOND: A History of the 22nd Battalion, A.I.F. Melbourne, H. H. Champion. Australasian Authors Agency, 1919. 132pp. 19 x 25 cms. Original cloth backed boards. A very good copy. Frontspiece by Will Dyson and 34 full page photographs. History of a unit raised in Victoria. It served in Gallipoli and FranceClick here to order $650

74013 GREEN, James THE STORY OF THE AUSTRALIAN BUSHMEN: Being Notes of a Chaplain. Sydney, William Brookes & Co, 1903. 230pp. 8vo. Original cloth with title printed in black on the front cover and the spine and a pictorial paper laid into the front cover. Very good copy. 19 illustrations and 1 map. Author was a chaplain to Australian troops during the Boer warClick here to order $650

105125 GROVER, John MAKER AND BREAKER: 2/1 & 2/14 Field Company :- An Engineer Officer in World War Two. Sydney, Australian Military History Publications, 2008. 228pp. Octavo. Hardcover binding. Mint Condition. Black and white photography of convoys, exercises, artillery; maps of Jebel Mazar Lebonon, Papua New Guinea ; illustrations of valleys, bridges etc. Includes chapters on School of engineering, Lebenon to Syria , Jungle road to KokodaClick here to order $50

105272 GUINNESS , Rupert THE FLYING GROCER: The remarkable story of Keith Bennett DFC his crew and a Dutch girl's letter that would change their war. Sydney, Random House, 2007. 258pp. Octavo. Paperback. An excellent copy. Black and white photography.Click here to order $50

105014 HANDEL, Paul THE VITAL FACTOR: A History of the 2/6th Australian Armoured Regiment 1941-1946. Sydney, Australian Military History Publications, 2004. 444pp. Large octavo. Hardcover . Mint. Black and white photographs.Click here to order $50

87086 HIBBARD, M.G. BOER WAR: Tribute Medals. London, Constantia Classics Publications, 1982. 240pp. 4to. Original cloth in dustwrapper. A very good copy. Illus. Only reference ever to be published about Boer War tribute medalsClick here to order $150

108078 HILL, Alec CHAUVEL OF THE LIGHT HORSE: A Biography of General Sir Harry Chauvel, GCMG, KCB. Sydney, Australian Military History Publications, 2009. 265pp. Octavo size. Hardcover in dustwrapper. An excellent copy. Black and white maps and photographs.Click here to order $50

107174 HOCKING, Joseph TOMMY: A War Story. London, Hodder & Stoughton, circa 1920s. 150pp. 18x11cm. Hardcover in dustwrapper. Bright dustwrapper with piece missing from top of spine (2x5cm) .Click here to order $100

60711 HOLLEDGE, James AUSTRALIAN WAR HEROES: Sydney, Horwitz, 1962 1st edition. 130pp. 8vo. Paperback. A good copy, spine slightly fragile, else clean. Boys Own stories of the bravery of individual Australian soldiers during World War 2, mostly concerning conflict with the JapaneseClick here to order $30

105004 HOLLIS, Kenneth THUNDER OF THE HOOVES: A History of 12 Australian Light Horse Regiment 1915-1919. Sydney, Australian Military History Publications, 2008. 214pp. Quarto. Hardcover. Mint. Black and white photographs. Gallipoli Beersheba DamascusClick here to order $50

103406 HORNER , David BLAMEY: The Commander In-Chief. . Sydney , Allen & Unwin , 1998. 686pp. Large 8vo. Original cloth in dustwrapper. A very good copy . Illustrated. Army Military History Series: BiographiesClick here to order $100

103720 HUNT , Roger THE DRONGOES WHO DARED : Sydney , Horwitz , 1962 Second Edition . 130pp. 8vo . Paperback . A very good copy . Fantastic cover art . Military FictionClick here to order $60

105713 HUNTER, Doug MY CORPS CAVALRY: A History of the 13th Australian Light Horse Regiment 1915 -1918. McCrae, Slouch Hat Publications, 1999 1st edition. 181pp. 18 x 25 cms. Original cloth in dustwrapper. As new. Maps and black and white illustrations. The Regiment served in Gallipoli, Egypt, Pozieres, Arras, Bapaume, Ypres, Albert, Amiens, Somme, France and FlandersClick here to order $75

41342 JOHN, Arthur W UNEASY LIES THE HEAD THAT WEARS THE CROWN: A History of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force Japan. Victoria, Gen, 1987. 132pp. 8vo. Or.wrappers. A good copy. Illus.Click here to order $50

102475 JONES, Timothy G MILNE BAY RADAR: Unit History of No. 37 Radar Station 1942 - 1945. Sydney, Australian Military History Publications, 2001. 90pp. 18 x 25 cms. Hardcover. Mint. Black and white illustrations.Click here to order $35

105005 KANE-MAGUIRE, Leon DESERT SCORPIONS: A History of 459 Squadron RAAF 1942-1945. Sydney, Australian Military History Publications, 2007. 528pp. Quarto. Hardcover. Mint. Black and white photographs.Click here to order $45

106726 KEATING, Gavin THE RIGHT MAN FOR THE JOB: Lieutenant General Sir Stanley Savige as a Military Commander. Melbourne, Oxford University Press, 2006. 216pp. Ocatvo. Hardcover in dustwrapper. A very goood copy. Austalian Army. Biography of Savage 1890-1954 who fought in both great warsClick here to order $70

105795 KENNINGTON, Eric DRAWING THE R.A.F.: A book of Portraits. London, Oxford, 1942. 143pp. Octavo. Hardcover in dustwrapper. Some foxing, dustrwapper torn and worn; a good copy. Colour tipped in plates and black and white illustrations.Click here to order $100

105717 LACK, John NO LOST BATTALION: An Oral History of the 2/29th Battalion AIF. McCrae, Slouch Hat Publications, 2005 1st edition. 303pp. 17 x 25 cms. Original cloth in dustwrapper. As new. Black and white illustrations. This Battalion fought in Johore Malaya and was imprisoned in Singapore and then the members worked on the Burma-Thailand railwayClick here to order $50

108090 LAFFIN, John FOREVER FORWARD: The History of the 2/31st Australian Infantry Battalion, 2nd AIF 1940-45. Sydney, 2/31st Australian Infantry Battalion Association, 2002 reprint. 333pp. 8vo. Illustrated boards. Mint. Illustrated.Click here to order $50

60547 LEYDEN, Don THE DOGFIGHTERS: Melbourne, Horwitz, 1963. 130pp. 8vo. Paperback. Novel about WWI pilots and their magnificent aerial manoeuvresClick here to order $30

108085 LIKEMAN, Robert MEN OF NINTH: A History of the Ninth Australian Field Ambulance 1916-1994. Rosebud, Slouch Hat Publications, 2003. 224pp. 8vo. Original pictorial boards. As new. Colour frontspiece and numerous black and white illustrations. This Battalion served in the Middle East and New GuineaClick here to order $50

108094 LIKEMAN, Robert 'TIS BUT THE TIME: The Biography of LtCol Joseph Espie Dods DSO MC (AAMC). Rosebud, Slouch Hat Publications, 2007. 232pp. 8vo. Original pictorial boards. As new. Some black and white illustrations. Espie was a member of the 5th Light Horse RegimentClick here to order $50

104677 MACKAY, Ian AUSTRALIANS IN VIETNAM: Adelaide, Rigby, 1968 1st edition. 201pp. 8vo. Original cloth in dustwrapper. Very good copy, previous owners name neatly printed in ink. Illustrateed. Contemporary account of the life of Australian servicemen in Vietnam during the war. Written by a journalistClick here to order $75

93761 MCLEAN, J G WAR AND ITS GLORIES: Melbourne, H H Champion Australasian Authors' Agency, 1920. 86pp. 8vo. Original wrappers. Wear to boards and spine and previous owner's name in ink on the front free endpaper a otherwise good copy. The author joined the Australian Infantry Brigade in 1916 and in this book recounts his experiences as a private in battle at the Somme, Bullecourt and Ypres.Click here to order $200

101737 MADAJCZYK , Czeslaw INTER ARMA NON SILENT MUSAE: The war and the Culture 1939-1945. Warszawa, Panstwowy Instytut WarschauPanstwowy Instytut Warschau, 1977. 656pp. 8vo . Original cloth in dustwrapper that has a few nicks and tears. Previous owner's name on the free front end-page, otherwise a very good copy. . The Culture of the Third Reich, culture of nazi occupied countries, culture of allied countriesClick here to order $50

103763 MAITLAND , Major General G. L. TALES OF VALOUR FROM THE ROYAL NEW SOUTH WALES REGIMENT: Pymble, Playbill, 1992. 246pp. 8vo . Original cloth with dustwrapper. A very good copy . Maps, colour and black and white plates.. Signed by the author on the title page. A limited edition of 2000 copies.Click here to order $120

108150 MARK, Jason D DEATH OF THE LEAPING HORSEMAN: 24. Panzer-Division in Satlingrad : 12th August- 20th November 1942. Sydney, Author, 2002. 541pp. 15x20cm. Paperback. An excellent copy. Ilustrated with black and white photographs, maps and diagrams. Signed by the author on the devotion pageClick here to order $200

103660 MASON , Andrew TO THE ENDS OF HELL: Sydney , Scripts , 1967. 161pp. 8vo . Paperback . A very good copy . Great cover art . Fiction about German and Australian Fighter Pilots.Click here to order $30

90070 MAYNARD, R.S. SUGAR SHIPS LOCOMOTIVES: The Story of Walkers Limited Maryborough, Queensland 1864-1946. Sydney, R.S. Maynard, 1946. 98pp. 8vo. Original cloth. Minor insect damage to front cover and spine. Illus. History of a Queensland firm that turned to shipbuilding to help Australia's cause in WWIIClick here to order $100

91127 [MEAGHER, Lieutenant Norman] WITH THE FORTIETH. LIEUTENANT NORMAN MEAGHER 4OTH BATTALION AUSTRALIAN IMPERIAL FORCE ABROAD: Hobart, Published by the Parents of Lieutenant Norman R C Meagher, 1917. 99pp. 12 x 19 cms. Original cloth with a spot of fading. A very good copy lacking the free front endpaper. 6 black and white photographic illustrations. Meagher was killed in action in France in 1917. This book is an edited collection of the letters which he wrote home whilst on active service. The addenda contains a number of official and sympathetic letters from friends after the deathClick here to order $650

105391 MILEHAM, Patrick DIFFICULTIES BE DAMNED: The King's Regiment 8th 63rd 96th. Leichester, Cavendish, 2000. 246pp. Quarto. Original green cloth in dustwrapper. A very good copy. Illustrated. Limited to 1000 copiesClick here to order $200

63625 MITCHELL, G D THE AWAKENING: Sydney, Angus & Robertson, 1937. 280pp. 8vo. Original cloth. Foxed otherwise a good copy. Illus. Military fictionClick here to order $50

104222 MODYSTACK, Neville J THE PONY SOLDIERS: The Australian Light Horse: Vietnam 1965-1966. Sydney, Australian Military Publications, 2003. 112pp. Large octavo. Decorated boards. Mint. Black and white illustrations.Click here to order $45

101959 NELSON, Wing Commander H. and Wing Commander G.W. Williamson AERONAUTICS. A COMPLETE GUIDE TO CIVIL AND MILITARY FLYING. 4 VOLUME SET: Volume 1: Principles and Practice, Volume 2: Instruments and Accessories, Volume 3: Navigation, Inspection and Tests, Volume 4: Routine and Special Applications . London , George Newnes , No Date c.1930s. 8vo . Original blue cloth binding with gilt lettering . Some shelf wear, otherwise nice . Black and white photographs throughout . Data Sheets included in pockets at rearClick here to order $100

100643 NEWMAN, Major K E THE ANZAC BATTALION: A Record of the Tour of 2nd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment 1st Battalion, The Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment (The Anzac Battalion) in South Vietnam, 1967-68. Perth, John Burridge, 1995 reprint. 175pp. 21.5 x 28 cms. Original cloth as issued without a dustwrapper. Very good copy. A scarce Australian Army Vietnam War Unit HistoryClick here to order $350

105243 NEWTON, Dennis A FEW OF "THE FEW": Australians and the Battle of Britain. Canberra, Australian War Memorial, 1990. 291pp. Large octavo. Hardcover in dustwrapper. An excellent copy. Black and white diagrams and photographs.Click here to order $50

55050 NEWTON, L M THE STORY OF THE TWELFTH: A Record of the 12th Battalion, A.I.F. During the Great War of 1914-1918. Hobart, Published by the Battalion, 1925 1st edition. 508pp. 8vo. Original boards with a cloth spine which has been rebacked with the original spine laid down. New endpapers and rebacked with original spine laid down. There is a little spotting to a few pages but this is a very good copy of a scarce item. Complete with 21 black and white plates and a map. The Battalion was raised in Tasmania in August 1915, served at Gallipoli on Anzac Day and beyondClick here to order $750

105024 NICHOLLS, Bob THE COLONIAL GUNS: Artillery of the Australian Colonies. Sydney, Allen & Unwin, 1998. 39pp. 8vo oblong. Paperback. Mint. Illustrated.Click here to order $25

34293 O'BRIEN, Matt TASMANIA'S WAR EFFORT: A brief outline of the part played by Tasmanians in aiding the War Effort of Australia in the World War, 1939-45. Tasmania, Printed by W.R. Rolph & Sons, 1946. 104pp. 8vo. Original wrappers, a very small piece missing from the front wrapper. Illustrated.Click here to order $80

41602 OWEN, Michael THE TANK RAIDERS: Melbourne, Horwitz, 1963. 130pp. 8vo. Paperback. Second edition. Desert patrol against German machine gunsClick here to order $30

104211 PAK POY, Patricia A PATH IS MADE BY WALKING IT: Reflections on the Australian Network to Ban Landmines 1991-2006. Sydney, David Lovell, 2006. 159pp. Octavo. Paperback. An excellent copy. Some black and white photographs. A collection of essays about Landmines. Sign by Patricia Pak PoyClick here to order $35

105001 PALAZZO, Albert DEFENDERS OF AUSTRALIA: The Third Australian division . Canberra, Department of Defence, 2002. 245pp. Octavo. Hardcovers in dustwrapper. Mint. Black and white phtoographs, tables and maps. Australian Military Unit History. Specifically discussing the Citizen Soldiers of 1916-1991; World War One and Two and the Cold War for the Third Divisions.Click here to order $45

105018 PARBERY, Alfred ALF'S WAR: With the Sixth Infantry Division. Sydney, Australian Military History Publications, 2005. 146pp. Octavo. Paperback. Mint. Black and white photographs.Click here to order $30

106493 PARMETER, Ken, Frank De Wall, John Chate, Harry Amundsen, Georhe Marshall, Frank Linn, Reg Taylor, Stuart Rae (Edittorial Committee) SOLDIERS AT SEA TWO VOLUMES: An unofficial history of the Australian Water Transport Units of the Royal Australian Engineers, 2nd A.I.F., with anecdotes written by men who were part of that history, (The sub title of Volume 2 Reads: An Unofficial History of the Maritime Units of the Australian Army). Sydney, Australian Water Transport Association, 1990 & 1992. 250 & 300pp. 21 x 29 cms. Paperbacks. Very good copies. Black and white illustrations. A rare publication. Volume 1 may (or may not) lack a title page. This is published as a one off publication and the rules of publishing are not always followed in such instances.Click here to order $300

105016 PARSONSON, Ian M. VETS AT WAR: A History of the Australian Army Veterinary Corps 1909-1946. Sydney, Australian Military History Publications, 2005. 224pp. Large octavo. Hardcover in dustwrapper. Mint. Black and white photographs.Click here to order $45

105021 PATTERSON, Rob FROM VIETNAM TO TIMOR: Misfits, Missionaries or Mercenary. Sydney, Australian Military History Publications, 2006. 172pp. Large octavo. Hardcover. Mint. Black and white photographs. A military biography. Rob Patterson was employed by the Australian Army for 22 years and then ventured in aid work. Click here to order $40

105009 PICKEN, Bruce VIET NAM DIGGERS' LANGUAGE: Abbreviations, Acronyms, Terms and Jargon of the Viet Nam War. Sydney, Australian Military History Publications, 2006. 212pp. Quarto. Hardcover. Mint. Black and white photographs.Click here to order $40

105015 PIRIE, A. A (Andy) COMMANDO - DOUBLE BLACK: An Historical Narrative of the 2/5th Australian Independent Company Later The 2/5th Cavalry Commando Squadron 1942 - 1945. Sydney, 2/5th Commando Trust / Australian Military History Publications, 1996 revised edition. 526pp. 8vo. Original cloth in dustwrapper. Mint. Lots of black and white photographs of members of the unit. The unit was formed at Foster, Wilsons Promontory, Victoria. It served with great distinction in New GuineaClick here to order $50

105013 PLUNKETT, Geoff CHEMICAL WARFARE IN AUSTRALIA: Australia's Involvement in Chemical Welfare. Sydney, Australian Military History Publications, 2007. 733pp. Large octavo. Hardcover in dustwrapper. Mint. Black and white photographs.Click here to order $50

105019 POSSE, Victor TOGETHER UP THERE: Unit History of 549 RAF / RAAF fighter Squadron in Northern During World War II. Sydney, Australian Military History Publications, 2003. 201pp. Large octavo. Hardcover. Mint. Black and white photographs.Click here to order $35

101726 POWERS , Barry D. STRATEGY WITHOUT SLIDE-RULE : British Air Strategy 1914-1939. London , Croom Helm , 1976. 295pp. 8vo . Original cloth with dustwrapper. Previous owner's name on the free front endpage, otherwise a very good copy .Click here to order $75

63171 RIVETT, Rohan D BEHIND BAMBOO: An Inside Story of the Japanese Prison Camps. Sydney, Angus & Robertson, 1957 Reprint. 400pp. 8vo. Original cloth in Douglas Annand dustwrapper. Illustrated. Author was a war correspondent prisoner of war on the Burma-Siam RailwayClick here to order $35

105247 SCOPE, Mervyn AS LUCK WOULD HAVE IT : With the RAAF in WWII. The author, 1992. 62pp. Quarto. Paperback. A good copy or a rare publictation. Black and white diagrams and photographs.Click here to order $100

57254 SCOTT, Geoffrey H.M.A.S. SYDNEY: Sydney, Horwitz, 1962. 128pp. 8vo. Paperback. All a little grubby. The blurb states: "This is the life story of Sydney from the glory of her Mediterranean action to the tragic mystery of her end." This is a scarce pulp format title from HorwitzClick here to order $50

73878 SIMPSON, Cameron MAYGAR'S BOYS: A biographical history of the 8th light horse regiment AIF 1914-19. Victoria, Just Soldiers, Military Research and Publications, 1998 1st edition. 308pp. 4to. Original pictorial boards in dustwrapper. Very good copy. Illustrated. The 8th was formed in Melbourne, fought at Gallipoli, Sinai and Palestine. This book is a biographical dictionary of all who served in the Regiment. Includes brief details of its activitiesClick here to order $100

49536 SLATER, John WOMEN UNDER THE SAMURAI: Sydney, Stag Publishing Co, 1964. 130pp. 8vo. Paperback. Two book exchange stamps, otherwise a very good copy. Pulp novel concerning Australian Nurses as prisoners' of warClick here to order $40

105002 SLY, Edward (Ted) THE LUCK OF THE DRAW: Horses, Spitfires and Kittyhawks. Sydney, The Author, 2003. 184pp. Octavo. Hardcovers . Mint. Black and white photographs. Australian biography focusing on the authors RAAF military life. Looks at his life in the war years in England and the use of Spitfires. He also speaks about combat in Benghazi , Malta and other countries in Europe Click here to order $45

105249 SMITH, Lietenant Colonel Neil ONE THOUSAND AIRMEN: An Examination of the First 1000 Enlistments in the Royal Australian Air Force. Melbourne, Mostly Unsung Military HistoryResearch Publications, 1995. 117pp. Quarto. Paperback. A good copy or a rare publictation. Black and white diagrams and photographs.Click here to order $50

105248 SMITH, Lietenant Colonel Neil ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE HONOURS AWARDS FOR WORLD WAR TWO: Melbourne, Mostly Unsung Military HistoryResearch Publications, 1996. 117pp. Quarto. Paperback. A good copy or a rare publictation. Black and white diagrams and photographs.Click here to order $50

102085 SOMERVILLE, Christopher OUR WAR: How the British Commonwealth Fought the Second World War. London, Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1998. 364pp. Octavo. Hardcover binding in dustwrapper. Excellent condition. Black and white photographic reproductions. A history of the WW2 with some mentions of Australia's roleClick here to order $30

105440 STAAF, Carl Theodor TAFLOR TILL FANRIK STALS SAGNER MED FINSKA ARMENS UNIFORMER 1808 - 1809: Stockholm, Loostrom & Komp, No date but 1889. 26.5 x 35 cms. Original cloth with a little wear and a few spots but generally very good. 22 colour lithographs pasted in. They measure either 23 x 16 cms or 28 x 19cms. There is three pages of text and then 19 colour lithos which have a rhyme as a caption and then 3 plates without the rhyme. These latter three show the various military uniforms whilst the earlier plates show scenes from the war between Finland and Russia in the early 1800sClick here to order $650

103666 STOKOE , W. M. TOBRUK : Sydney , Horwitz, 1960. 160pp. 8vo . Paperback . A very good copy . Fantastic cover art . War FictionClick here to order $40

103664 STUCKEY, Hugh MY MATE CHARLEY: Sydney , Horwitz, 1960. 160pp. 8vo . Paperback . A very good copy . Fantastic cover art . Aviation Fiction Click here to order $40

104249 SUBLET , Lt Col Frank KOKODA TO THE SEA : A History of the 1942 Campaign in Papua. McCrae , Slouch Hat Publications, 2000 1st edition. 192pp. Large 8vo . Original cloth with dustwrapper . A very good copy . Illustrated .Click here to order $50

101951 SUCHENWIRTH , Richard HISTORICAL TURNING POINTS IN THE GERMAN AIR FORCE WAR EFFORT : The German Airforce in World War II. USAF Historical Studies: No 189. . New York , Arno Press , 1968. 143pp. 4to . Original cloth . A very good copy . Introduction by Telford TaylorClick here to order $50

105124 TRIGELLIS-SMITH, S THE PURPLE DEVILS: A History of the 2/6 Australian Commando Squadron Formerly The 2/6 Independent Company 1942 - 1946. Sydney, Australian Military History Publications, 2008. 305pp. 8vo. Hardcover with decorated boards . Mint copy. Black and white illustrations. This unit was raised in Victoria and seved in New Guinea on the Kokoda Trail and also in BorneoClick here to order $50

100900 TYQUIN, Michael LITTLE BY LITTLE: A Centenary History of the Australian Army Medical Corps. Canberra, Army History Unit. Department of Defence, 2003. 684pp. 8vo. Original cloth in dustwrapper. Mint. Numerous maps and black and white illustrations.Click here to order $60

105008 VENN, Walter RESTORE TO SERVICE: Unit History of No. 4 Repair and Salvage Unit (1942-1944) and No. 4 Repair and Salvage Unit 1945-1946. Sydney, Australian Military History Publications, 1999. 148pp. Octavo sized. Original pictorial boards. Mint. Black and white photographs.Click here to order $30

104229 WALSH, Michael BROTHERS IN WAR: One Family's Ultimate Sacrifice for King and Country. London, Embry Press, 2006. 426pp. Octavo size. Original hardcoer in dustwrapper. Excellent copy. Some black and white illustrations. The story of the impact of the First World on a family. Speaks of Gallipoli and includes the story of one brother who moved to Australia to make his fortuneClick here to order $30

56169 WALTER PATON MacCullum: Obiit, November 22, 1959. Sydney, Australasian Medical Publishing Co, 1960. 12pp. 8vo. Pamphlet. Reprinted from the Medical Journal of Australia. Obituary of Australian doctor who served with distinction in both WW1 & WW2Click here to order $30

48596 WATSON, John W/Cdr & Louis Jones 3 SQUADRON AT WAR: Sydney, D.A.F. 3 Squadron Association, 1959 1st edition. 243pp. 8vo. Original cloth in dustwrapper which has a piece missing from the top of the spine and has a scuff mark on the rear panel. Otherwise a very good and bright copy of a scarce book. Illustrated with black and white photographic illustrations. History of Australian squadron which served in North Africa and the Middle East during WW2Click here to order $600

108091 WOOLMORE, William STEINAECKER'S HORSEMEN: South Africa 1899-1903. Baberton, South Africa Country Life, 2006. 352pp. Large octavo. Hardcover in dustwrapper. Mint copy. Some black and white photographs. Discussion of the British Empire Click here to order $60

105671 WORLD CRUISE OF THE BRITISH SPECIAL SERVICE SQUADRON: 1923-1924: A special album of over 300 photographs recording the world cruise H.M. ships Hood, Repulse, Dehli, Danae, Dragon, and Dauntless and HMAS Adelaide between November 1923 to September 1924. no date late 1920s. Gilt embossed reservsed hise covers. The album includes photographs of Kind George, in his naval regalia, and the two admirals commonding the squadron, which comprised two battle cruisers and five light cruisers, with photographs of the commanding officers of vessel. A map outlines the cruising course of all of the ships. There are many photographs of local scenes of ports visted, but also numerous photos of the warships at sea and in port.Click here to order $1000

56023 ZWAR, Desmond IN SEARCH OF KEITH MURDOCH: Melbourne, Macmillan, 1980. 130pp. 8vo. Original cloth in dustwrapper. Illustrated. Biography of Australian journalist and newspaper proprietor. Includes his WW1 yearsClick here to order $40