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Australian Military History

127227
AUSTIN, M.: The Army In Australia 1840-50. Prelude to the Golden Years.
First Edition; Cr 4to; pp. xii, 290; 8 colour (4 f/p.), 4 b/w. plates, 21 illustrations (maps and tables), bibliography, biographical index, corps and regimental index, general index, geographical index, ships' index, bound in original maroon cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket, near fine copy.
Canberra; Australian Government Publishing Service; 1979. Click here to Order

AUD$30

127444
BARTON, LEONARD L.: The Desert Harassers. Being Memoirs Of 450 (R.A.A.F.) Squadron 1941-1945.
First Limited Numbered Edition; Super Royal 8vo; pp. 119; 28 photographs, 7 sketch maps, nominal roll, bound in original blue cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine and front board, gilt insignia on front board, name on front endpaper, inscribed by author on title page, very good copy.
Mosman; Astor Publications;1991.
First limited numbered edition of 500 copies. Signed by author. Click here to Order

AUD$300

127222
BESLEY, HARVEY.: Pilot - Prisoner - Survivor: Six Years in Uniform.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 112; illustrated with numerous b/w. photographs and maps, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, signed on the half title page by author, presentation slip pasted on front endpaper to Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, name of previous owner on front endpaper, small stain on front endpaper, good copy.
Toowoomba, Qld.; Darling Downs Institute Press; 1986. Click here to Order

AUD$35

127446
BISHOP, LES.: The Thunder Of The Guns! A History of 2/3 Australian Field Regiment.
First Edition; Thick Super Royal 8vo; pp. 746, [4]; illustrated endpapers, coloured frontispiece, illustrated with numerous sepia photographs, 11 maps, honour roll, honours and awards, wounded, prisoners of war, bibliography, nominal roll, original brown cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, and in dark brown on front board, dustjacket, very good copy.
Sydney; 2/3 Australian Field Regiment Association; 1998.
The regiment was the first Australian Field Regiment equipped with 25-Pdr guns, it was active in Greece, Crete and at the end of the second world war in Wewak in new Guinea. Nearly 2000 young men went through its ranks in the six years of War. Click here to Order

AUD$520

127448
BLAIR, RON.: A Young Man's War. A History of the 37th/52nd Australian Infantry Battalion in World War Two.
First Edition; 4to; pp. xx, 428; map endpapers, frontispiece, 109 photographs, 11 maps, 8 appendices, index bound in original brown cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine and in white on upper board, dustjacket, a fine copy.
Melbourne; 37/52 Australian Infantry Battalion Association; 1992. Click here to Order

AUD$125

127449
BURTON, O.E.: The Auckland Regiment being an account of the doings on Active Service of the First, Second, and Third Battalions of the Auckland Regiment.
8vo; pp. (xvi), 323; b/w frontispiece, 14 folding maps, 16 b/w plates, appendices, original green cloth, title lettered in black on front and spine, spine and corners bumped with minor wear, very small hole to cloth on spine, previous owner's name on front free endpaper, scattered foxing throughout, a good copy of a scarce title.
Auckland; Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd; 1922. Click here to Order

AUD$175

127432
BYRNE, LIEUT. J. R.: New Zealand Artillery in the Field.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. xii, 314; illustrated frontispiece; text illustrated with 29 b/w. photographic illustrations, 10 maps 9 of which are folding, errata slip, honours and awards, bound in original blue cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, gilt decoration on front board, name on front endpaper, good copy.
Auckland; Whitcombe and Tombs Limited; 1922.
Official history of the New Zealand Artillery of the 1st NZEF in the Great War. The Artillery saw much active service both on Gallipoli and the Western Front. Click here to Order

AUD$125

127456
CLUNIES-ROSS, A; Editor.: The Grey Eight in Vietnam. The History of Eighth Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment November 1969 - November 1970.
First Edition; Demy 4to; pp. 160; numerous b/w. and coloured illustrations, maps, honours and awards, roll of honour, those who served, bound in original grey cloth, two small pin holes in half title page, otherwise a very good copy. (First Edition has become extremely rare).
Eighth Battalion the Royal Australian Regiment; (1970). Click here to Order

AUD$130

127474
CODY, LES.: Ghosts In Khaki.
First Edition; Roy. 4to; pp. xiv, 374; text illustrated with numerous b/w. photographs and maps, nominal roll, decorations and awards, errata sheet tipped-in on front endpaper, bound in original orange cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine and upper board, dustjacket, fine copy.
Victoria Park, WA; Hesperian Press; 1997. Click here to Order

AUD$95

127434
COULTHARD-CLARK, CHRIS.: The RAAF in Vietnam. Australian Air Involvement in the Vietnam War 1962-1975.
First Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. xxii, 412, (vi. adverts.); map endpapers, photographs throughout text, 7 maps (1 fold-out at rear), 1 diagram, 6 appendices, endnotes, bibliography, index; dustjacket, a fine copy.
St. Leonards, NSW; Allen & Unwin in association with the Australian War Memorial; 1995. Click here to Order

AUD$75

127142
DALTON, TONY.: Downdraft: A Draft Resistance Manual.
First Edition; Demy 4to; pp. 90; text with numerous b/w. illustrations and photographs, list of books and articles, bound in original stiff stapled illustrated wrappers, pages browned, good copy.
Highett, Vic.; Draft Resisters' Union; n.d. (1971).
An important historical document from the Vietnam War era, providing a practical guide for individuals opposing the draft. The manual offered strategic advice on legal, moral, and ethical ways to resist conscription, including navigating legal loopholes, conscientious objection, and civil disobedience. It became a vital resource for draft resisters and activists committed to anti-war movements, highlighting the intersection of personal conviction and political activism. As a reflection of the broader resistance to the Vietnam War, Downdraft remains an important symbol of nonviolent resistance and the right to dissent against government policies. Click here to Order

AUD$50

127450
DAY, GEOFFREY.: Eight Hundred Million Candlepower. Journals Of The 67AASL 1942-1945.
First Edition; Med. 4to; pp. (iv), 249; numerous b/w illustrations, nominal role, bibliography, bound in original stiff illustrated wrapper, very good copy.
Shepparton; Prominent Press; 1999. Click here to Order

AUD$145

127459
DOWNEY, ERIN; GROAT, VERONICA.: "The Force Behind The Force": 10 Force Support Battalion In East Timor, 20 September 1999 - 20 February 2000. (Cover Title).
First Edition; Demy 4to; pp. vi, 98; text illustrated with numerous photographs many in colour, 10 FSB key personnel, organisational chart, honours and awards, nominal roll, bound in original slick illustrated boards, very good copy.
Townsville, QLD.; 10 Force Support Battalion; 2000. Click here to Order

AUD$100

127458
DRAYDON, ALLAN W.: Men Of Courage. A History of 2/25 Australian Infantry Battalion 1940 - 1945.
Cr. 4to; pp. 382; portrait frontispiece, b/w. illustrations, honour roll, wounded in action, honours and awards, nominal roll, bibliography, index, index of maps, index of photographs, bound in original slick illustrated boards, fine copy.
Loftus; Australian Military History Publications; 2001.
This is the story of 2/25 Australian Infantry battalion, which was formed in July 1940 in Queensland and saw active service with 7 Division in Syria, New Guinea and Borneo. Click here to Order

AUD$200

127433
EDWARDS, PETER.: A Nation at War. Australian politics, society and diplomacy during the Vietnam War 1965-1975.
First Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. xviii, 460; numerous b/w illustrations, bibliography, index; original cloth, dustjacket, a fine copy.
St. Leonards; Allen & Unwin; 1997. Click here to Order

AUD$95

127461
FAIREY, ERIC.: The 38th Battalion A.I.F. The Story and Official History of the 38th Battalion A.I.F.
Facsimile Edition; 8vo; (viii), 110; 16 full-page plates (photographs), appendices roll of honours, men who served with the battalion officers; illustrated wrapper, very good copy.
No Publisher or date given. (c - 1960's). Click here to Order

AUD$115

127442
GAUNT, CORAL; CLEWORTH, ROBERT; Compilers.: Cats at War. The Story of the RAAF Catalinas in the Asia-Pacific Theatre of War.
First Edition; Lge. 8vo; pp. 278; profusely illustrated throughout, roll of honour, bibliography, index; original stiff illustrated wrapper; minor rubbing to wrapper, very good copy.
Roseville; J. R. Cleworth; 2004.
Signed by Robert Cleworth. Click here to Order

AUD$100

127447
HARRISON, COURTNEY T.: Ambon Island Of Mist. 2/21st Battalion AIF (Gull Force) Prisoners Of War 1941-1945.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. (viii), 262; numerous b/w illustrations and maps within text, POW's statistical summary Hainan Island, nominal roll Hainan Island, bound in original red cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket, very good copy.
North Geelong; T.W. and C.T.Harrison; 1988.
After the bombing of Pearl Harbour, Japanese Forces with ultimate sights on Australia, advanced to Ambon, Timor and New Guinea. Gull Force, consisting of 1131 AIF troops, was sent to help defend the tiny Nei island of Ambon, only to encounter a Japanese Division. The events that followed led to three and a half years of imprisonment. During the imprisonment they lost over two thirds of their number. Click here to Order

AUD$275

127472
HENRY, R. L.: The Story Of The 2/4th Field Regiment. A History of a Royal Australian Artillery Regiment during the Second World War.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. (x), 410; 68 plates (7 f/p.), 7 maps (of which some are sketch maps), honors and awards, roll of honor, bound in original navy cloth boards, title in gilt on spine, spine faded on one corner, name on front endpaper, good copy.
Melbourne; The Merrion Press; 1950. Click here to Order

AUD$200

127443
HOLLOWAY, DAVID.: Endure and Fight, A detailed history of the 4th Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 1914-19 Gallipoli, Sinai and Palestine, France and Belgium.
First Limited Edition; Thick Med. 8vo; pp. xxxii, 874; coloured frontispiece, numerous text illustrations, 23 maps, 2 charts, endnotes, bibliography, general index, name index, appendixes including the Nominal roll, bound in quarter cloth with beige printed boards, fine copy signed by the author on the title page.
Port Melbourne; The 4th Light Horse Regiment Memorial Association; 2011.
A Limited numbered edition of 513 copies. This copy being No. 193. Click here to Order

AUD$395

127430
HORNER, DAVID; Editor.: Duty First. The Royal Australian Regiment in War and Peace.
First Edition; Thick Med. 8vo; pp. xxviii, 525; numerous b/w illustrations throughout, 9 maps, appendices, notes, bibliography, index; original black cloth, dustjacket, good copy.
(North Sydney), Allen & Unwin, (1990). Click here to Order

AUD$45

127467
HUTCHISON, JOHN; MULLER, PETER; PHASEY, CRAIG; BROWN, WAYNE; CORK, ANDREW; FOGGO, COLIN.: 'Swift To Destroy' An Illustrated History of 77 Squadron RAAF 1942-1992.
Revised Edition; Med. 4to; pp. 108; text illustrated with numerous b/w. photographs and several maps, original combat reports, list of personnel killed on operation duty, summary of decorations awarded, aircraft performance tables, list of commanding officers, bound in original slick illustrated boards, fine copy.
Adelaide; Lutheran Publishing House; 1992.
First edition published in 1986 compiled by Wayne Brown, Andrew Cork and Colin Foggo, this revised edition gives the history up until 1992. Click here to Order

AUD$60

127471
LAMBERT, G E; Compiler.: Commando. From Tidal River To Tarakan. The Story Of No. 4. Australian Independent Company, AIF later known as 2/4Th Australian Commando Squadron, AIF 1941 - 45.
First Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. xxvi, 509; illustrated endpapers,18 pages of maps, text with b/w. illustrations and maps, chronology, fallen comrades, master nominal roll, index, bound in original slick illustrated boards, fine copy.
Melbourne; The Author; (1994). Click here to Order

AUD$145

127262
LAUGESEN, AMANDA.: Diggerspeak: The Language of Australians at War.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. xxiv, 206; guide to sources, a to z of words, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, very good copy.
South Melbourne; Oxford University Press; 2005. Click here to Order

AUD$26

127453
LOCK, CECIL BERT LOVELL.: The Fighting 10th. A South Australian Centenary Souvenir Of The 10th Battalion, A.I.F. 1914-19. A Collection of Biographical, Historical, and Statistical Records appertaining to the 10th Battalion, Australian Imperial Force, from the Raising of same at Morphettville, South Australia, August 17, 1914, to its Disbandment at Chatelet, Belgium, March 17, 1919.
First Edition; Second Impression; Demy 8vo; pp. (x), 320; regimental list of officers, roll of honour, nominal roll of original battalion, bound in original red cloth title lettered in black on spine and front board which denotes the second impression as the first impression the title was in gilt; bookplate of Neil Francis Falconer on front endpaper, fine copy.
Adelaide; Webb & Son; 1936. Click here to Order

AUD$350

127436
MCNICOL, N.G.: The Thirty-Seventh: " History Of The Thirty-Seventh Battalion A.I.F. " With 20 Illustrations And 12 Maps.
Facsimile Reprint; Demy 8vo; pp. 354; b/w frontispiece, b/w illustrations, honour roll, bound in original blue cloth, title lettered in gilt on front and spine, very good copy.
Perth; John Burringa; n.d. (c-1980s). Click here to Order

AUD$140

127293
MOORE, JOHN: The First Fleet Marines 1786-1792.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. xii, 346; 16 b/w plates, 1 b/w map, tables throughout, appendices, notes to the text, bibliography, index, bound in original orange cloth, title lettered in white on spine, dustjacket, fine copy.
St. Lucia; University of Queensland Press; 1987. Click here to Order

AUD$65

127431
NOTT, RODNEY; PAYNE, NOEL.: The Vung Tau Ferry. (HMAS Sydney) and Escort Ships (Vietnam 1965-1972).
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. xiv, 250; illustrated with numerous b/w. photographs and maps, nominal roll, bibliography, original slick illustrated boards, fine copy.
Essendon; General Aviation Maintenance, Pty. Ltd.; 1998.
Highlights the importance of the RAN's logistic support role during the Vietnam War. HMAS Sydney (III) made 25 operational visits in the war zone, ferrying approximately 15,600 Army and RAAF personnel, stores and equipment. Includes first-hand accounts by sailors and soldiers in who sailed on HMAS Sydney and her escort ships as well as a nominal list of those who served on them. Click here to Order

AUD$175

127465
O'BRIEN, MICHAEL.: Conscripts And Regulars. with the Seventh Battalion in Vietnam.
First Edition; Med. 8vo; pp. xii, 312, (last blank); illustrated with 29 b/w photographs, appendices, roll of honour, decorations and awards, key appointments, notes, glossary, bibliography, name index, subject index, original purple cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket, fine copy.
St. Leonards; Allen & Unwin; 1995. Click here to Order

AUD$100

127437
OLDEN, LIEUT.-COL A. C. N.: Westralian Cavalry In The War. The Story Of The Tenth Light Horse Regiment, A.I.F., In the Great War, 1914-1918.
Limited Facsimile Edition; 8vo; pp. 344, frontispiece, 3 maps 2 of which are folding plus 7 large, detailed maps of campaigns in rear pocket; numerous b/w plates, roll of honour, nominal roll, appendices; cloth spine with black title lettering; upper board has title and insignia on matt laminated boards; a fine copy.
Brisbane; A Green; 2009.
Limited to 400 copies a numbered Facsimile Edition of the originally published Alexander McCubbin, [1921], Appendices include Operational orders for final attack on Jerusalem, Translation of Captured German documents, list of members of Tenth Light Horse Regiment, A.I.F. Photographs include blizzard in Gallipoli, camel ambulances, the burial site of Moses and many more. Click here to Order

AUD$100

127454
PEARN, JOHN HEMSLEY.: Watermen Of War. A history of No. 43 Australian Water Transport Operating Company (Landing Craft) A. I. F., of the Royal Australian Engineers.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. xvi, 277; numerous b/w. illustrations, map illustrations, notes and reference, nominal roll, index, bound in original slick illustrated boards, dustjacket, a fine copy.
Brisbane; Amphion Press (Department of Child Health Publishing Unit, Queensland); 1993.
Limited edition of 600 numbered and signed copies this being number 406 Click here to Order

AUD$215

127455
RICKARDS, G. F. B; Editor.: XII. Twelve in Focus : 12th Field Regiment in South Vietnam 1971. A Memento for all ranks of the tour in South Vietnam.
First Edition; Demy 4to; pp. 144; illustrated endpapers, illustrated with numerous b/w. and half tone photographs, drawings and maps, two pages of coloured plates, honour roll, nominal roll, original blue and red cloth binding, title lettered in gilt on spine and front board, gilt stamped decoration to front board, minor browning to pages very good copy.
Ingleburn, N.S.W; 12th Field Regiment Royal Australian Artillery; 1971.
A record of the 12th Field Regiments second tour in South Vietnam. Click here to Order

AUD$800

127469
RUSSELL, W. B.: The Second Fourteenth Battalion. A History of an Australian Infantry Battalion in the Second World War.
Reprint; Demy 8vo; pp. xix, 336; illustrated endpapers, frontispiece portrait, text with b/w sketches and illustrations throughout, one large b/w fold-out 'New Guinea Sketch Map Efogi Kokoda' at rear, index, bound in original slick illustrated boards, fine copy.
n.p. (2011). Click here to Order

AUD$100

127466
SERLE, R. P; Editor.: 2/24 : The Second Twenty-Fourth. Australian Infantry Battalion Of The 9th Australian Division. A History.
First Edition; Med. 8vo; pp. (xviii), 378, illustrated endpapers, portrait frontispiece, 21 plates (7 f/p.), 10 maps, battle honours, roll of honour, abbreviations, index, bound in original green cloth, title lettered in white on spine, dustjacket, some minor tape marks on endpapers, dustjacket chipped on edges, good copy.
Brisbane; Jacaranda Press; 1963. Click here to Order

AUD$195

127452
SLOAN, Lieut.-Colonel H; Compiler.: The Purple And Gold. A History Of The 30th Battalion.
First Edition; Med. 8vo; pp. xx, 400; portrait frontispiece, 34 illustrations, nominal roll; dark blue cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, spine a little faded, few minor marks on cloth, some spotting to first and last few pages, good copy.
Sydney; Halstead press Pty. Ltd.; 1938.
Scarce, Dornbusch 336. Click here to Order

AUD$750

127440
STACY, B. V; KINDON, F. J; CHEDGEY, H. V.: The History of the 1st Battalion A.I.F. 1914-1919.
Early Facsimile; Demy 8vo; pp. 152; battle honours, chronological diary, text illustrated with 16 pages of b/w. photographs, 1 large folding map at rear, decorations, nominal roll of the battalion, bound in original black cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine and upper board, very good copy.
n.p. n.d; (c-1980). Click here to Order

AUD$150

127451
STEWART, H.: The New Zealand Division 1916-1919. A Popular History Based on Official Records.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. xvi, 634; b/w illustrations, fold-out maps, index; original brown illustrated cloth, title in black on spine and front, dustjacket a little chipped on edges, name on front endpaper, very good copy. Rare to find with dustjacket.
Auckland; Whitcombe And Tombs; 1921. Click here to Order

AUD$145

127439
TRIGELLIS-SMITH, S.: All The King's Enemies. A History of the 2/5th Australian Infantry Battalion.
First Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. 424; portrait frontispiece, 145 photographs (3 f/p.), 16 maps, appendices, select bibliography, list of subscribers, index, bound in original mustard cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket a little faded on spine, very good copy.
Ringwood East, (Vic.; 2/5th Battalion Assoc.; 1988. Click here to Order

AUD$125

127438
TRIGELLIS-SMITH, S.: The Purple Devils. A History of the 2/6 Australian Commando Squadron Formerly The 2/6 Independent Company. 1942-1946.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. xviii, 305, endpapers, frontispiece, 31 photographic plates, 12 maps, appendices, bibliography, index, bound in original purple cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket, fine copy signed by author on title page.
Melbourne; 2/6 Commando Squadron Association; 1992. Click here to Order

AUD$125

127468
TURRELL, A. N.: Never Unprepared : A History of the 26th Australian Infantry Battalion (AIF) 1939-1946.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. xiv, 194; illustrated endpapers, illustrated with numerous b/w. photographs, maps, drawings and tables, honour roll, honours and awards, nominal roll, bibliography, index, dustjacket faded on spine, very good copy.
26th Battalion Reunion Association Australia; 1992. Click here to Order

AUD$125

127464
UREN, MALCOLM.: A Thousand Men At War. The Story of the 2/16th Battalion, A.I.F.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. xii, 260; 35 photographs, 8 maps, appendices, bound in original olive cloth with title in gilt on spine, damaged chipped and worn dustjacket, minor tape marks on endpaper, good copy.
London; Heinemann; 1959. Click here to Order

AUD$150

127457
VINCENT, DAVID.: Catalina Chronicle. A History of RAAF Operations.
First Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. 128; map endpapers, numerous b/w illustrations, bibliography, appendix, bound in original slick illustrated boards, previous owner's name on foreword page, very good copy of the scarce first limited edition.
Adelaide; David Vincent; 1978.
Edition limited to 1000 signed and numbered copies this being copy number 567. Click here to Order

AUD$145

127473
WADE-FERRELL, T. F; Compiler.: In All Things Faithful. A History and Album of the 30th Battalion and New South Wales Scottish Regiment 1885-1985.
First Edition; Demy 4to; pp. xviii, 396; map endpapers, colour frontispiece, profusely illustrated throughout, appendices, acknowledgements, bibliography, addenda; hardback, mylar dustjacket, a very good copy.
Sydney; Sam Ure Smith; 1985. Click here to Order

AUD$125

127463
WHITELOCKE, CLIFF.: Gunners In The Jungle. A Story of the 2/15 Field Regiment Royal Australian Artillery 8 Division Australian Imperial Force.
First Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. 200; map endpapers, profusely illustrated with b/w photographs throughout, honours, nominal roll, appendix, abbreviations, bound in original green cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine and upper board, dustjacket, tipped in on front endpaper a "With Compliments" slip from the 2/15 Field Regiment A.I.F Association, dustjacket a little worn and creased, good copy.
Eastwood, NSW; The 2/15 Field Regiment Association; 1983. Click here to Order

AUD$75

127445
WINCH, RONALD T.: 3rd Australian Infantry Brigade: The War Diary of 3rd Australian Infantry Brigade of South Australia CMF (later AIF) during World War II, 8 December 1941 to 30 April 1944.
First Edition; Med. 4to; pp. [viii], 265; text illustrated with numerous b/w. photographs, 5 folding maps, bibliography, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, signed by the author on the title page, very good copy.
Canberra; The Author; 2000. Click here to Order

AUD$175