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Operation Postern: The Battle to Recapture Lae from the Japanese, 1943
Japanese troops seized and brutally occupied New Guinea's capital, Lae, for 18 months - until 16 September 1943. That day Australian soldiers retook the town against fierce resistance. Defeated, and...
Flying through the Ranks: The Extraordinary Experiences of Airmen to
The inspiration for this brilliant anthology is the 'I Learnt About Flying from That' articles that first appeared in the RAF Flight Safety magazine Air Clues in the 1940s and...
By the Sword: Gladiators, Musketeers, Samurai Warriors, Swashbucklers
'A seminal book about swordplay' Rick Broadbent, The Times 'The definitive study, hugely readable, of man's most deadly art' Simon Winchester The classic history of sword fighting, as told by...
War: What is it good for?: The role of conflict in civilisation, from
War is one of the greatest human evils. It has ruined livelihoods, provoked unspeakable atrocities and left countless millions dead. It has caused economic chaos and widespread deprivation. And the...
The War Diaries: An Anthology of Daily Wartime Diary Entries
$20.00 AUD
The War Diaries brings together -- in their own words -- the stories of men and women who have endured wartime life. By turns horrific and comic, the entries retain...
To Catch a Spy: How the Spycatcher Affair Brought MI5 in from the Cold
The Spycatcher affair remains one of the most intriguing moments in the history of British intelligence and a pivotal point in the public's relationship with the murky world of espionage...
Storming Eagles: German Airborne Forces in World War II
Unstoppable and deadly, this is the gripping story of some of the most feared soldiers in the war The daring, courage and skill of the highly-trained men who spearheaded German...
Great Regiments
$40.00 AUD
Author: Vezio MelegariBinding: HardbackPublished: Weidenfeld & Nicolson London, 1969Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Dust jacket has slight peel to spine...
The Tulips Are Red: The Story Of A Jewish Girl In The Dutch Resistance During World War Ii
$12.00 AUD
Author: Leesha RoseBinding: PaperbackPublished: Yad Vashem, 2002Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Creased front cover. This poignant historical fiction chronicles the harrowing...
Custer In Photographs: A Visual Portrait Of One Of America's Most Intriguing Civil War Heroes
$60.00 AUD
Author: D. Mark KatzBinding: HardbackPublished: Bonanza, N.Y, 1990Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Slight yellowing on fore-edge, minor tear on back of dust cover and creasing on...
The Pusan Perimeter: Korea, 1950
$30.00 AUD
Author: Edwin P. HoytBinding: HardbackPublished: Military Heritage Press, 1984Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: GoodMarkings: No markingsEdwin P. Hoyt's "The Pusan Perimeter: Korea, 1950" is a gripping...
Forgotten Fleet: A History Of The Part Played By Australian And Ships In The U.S. Army Small Ships Section In New Guinea, 1942-1945
$100.00 AUD
Author: Bill Lenney And Frank FinchBinding: PaperbackPublished: Forrest Publishing, 1995Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: Signed with inscriptionCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageThis historical account chronicles the vital role...
The Rat: Hmas Ararat 1943-1945
$30.00 AUD
Author: Gordon BroomBinding: PaperbackPublished: Bookmark Publishing House, Guildford WA, 1992Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageThis historical account chronicles the wartime experiences aboard...
The Price Of Admiralty
$30.00 AUD
Author: Paul Mcguire And Frances Margaret McguireBinding: HardbackPublished: Oxford University Press, 1944Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Very goodPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis historical non-fiction work chronicles the pivotal role of naval power throughout history,...
Bull Halsey
$35.00 AUD
Author: E. B. PotterBinding: HardbackPublished: NAVAL INSTITUTE PRESS, 1985Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: GoodMarkings: No markingsE. B. Potter's "Bull Halsey" is a definitive biography that chronicles...
Build A Fleet Lose A Fleet
$30.00 AUD
Author: Captain R. McdonnellBinding: HardbackPublished: The Hawthorn Press, 1976Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Very goodPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsIn this compelling work of military history, Captain B. Mcdonell chronicles the strategic and tactical challenges...
Stand By To Beach!
$30.00 AUD
Author: Gordon HolmanBinding: HardbackPublished: Hodder & Stoughton Limited, 1944Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerIn this compelling work of military history, "Stand By To Beach!",...
Spin Me A Dit!: Tales Of The Royal Australian Navy
$40.00 AUD
Author: Iris NesdaleBinding: HardbackPublished: Published by the Author, 1986Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Very goodPages: GoodMarkings: SignedThis collection of naval anecdotes, "Spin Me A Dit!: Tales Of The Royal Australian Navy" by Iri...
The Story Of The Sbs In The Mediterranean: Special Boat Squadron
$25.00 AUD
Author: Barrie PittBinding: HardbackPublished: Century London, 1983Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Very goodPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis historical account chronicles the daring operations of the Special Boat Squadron (SBS) during World War II in...
Falling In: Australians And 'Boy Conscription' 1911-1915
$25.00 AUD
Author: John BarrettBinding: PaperbackPublished: Hale & Iremonger Sydney, 1979Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and cornersPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Cover has begun to...
The Hunts: A History Of The Design, Development And Careers Of The 86 Destroyers Of This Class Built For The Royal And Allied Navies During World War Ii
$15.00 AUD
Author: John EnglishBinding: PaperbackPublished: World Ship Society, 1987Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageThis comprehensive non-fiction work presents a detailed historical account of...
For Special Duty Outside New Zealand: The New Zealand Coastwatching Service During Ww-Ii
$40.00 AUD
Author: Dale WilliamsonBinding: PaperbackPublished: Dale Williamson, 2011Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageThis historical account details the vital role of the New Zealand...
Captives Of Shanghai: The Story Of The President Harrison
$35.00 AUD
Author: David H. Grover And Gretchen G. GroverBinding: HardbackPublished: Western Maritime Press, 1989Condition:Book: GoodJacket: N/APages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis historical account chronicles the dramatic true story of the American passenger ship...
Bloody Winter
$20.00 AUD
Author: Captain John M. Waters, Jr.Binding: HardbackPublished: Naval Institute Press, 1984Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Very goodPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsIn this compelling work of military history, "Bloody Winter: Revised Edition," John M. Waters,...
Born Of The Desert: With The S.A.S. In North Africa
$60.00 AUD
Author: Malcolm JamesBinding: HardbackPublished: Greenhill Books, London; Presidio Press, California, 1991Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Very goodPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Slightly sun faded spine otherwise mintThis gripping work of military history chronicles...
The Secret Hunters
$20.00 AUD
Author: Anthony KempBinding: HardbackPublished: Michael O'Mara Books Ltd,, 1986Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsIn this gripping work of military history, Anthony Kemp chronicles the clandestine operations of the...
Inna-Mincka (SIGNED)
$60.00 AUD
Author: Elizabeth ChurchillBinding: HardbackPublished: Hodder & Stoughton, 1960Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: GoodMarkings: SignedCondition remarks: Slight silverfish damage on dust cover and faded spine.In this compelling...
The Admiralty Regrets...
$15.00 AUD
Author: C.E.T Warren & James BensonBinding: HardbackPublished: The Popular Book Club, 1958Condition:Book: FairJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: FEP missing, price clippedMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Page: Tanning and...
Forgotten Fleet 2: An Updated And Expanded History Of The Part Played By Australian Men And Ships In The U.S. Army Small Ships In New Guinea, 1942-1945
$100.00 AUD
Author: Bill Lunney And Ruth LunneyBinding: HardbackPublished: Forfleet Publishing, 2004Condition:Book: GoodJacket: N/APages: GoodMarkings: SignedThis historical account, "Forgotten Fleet 2: An Updated And Expanded History Of The Part Played By Australian...
Dems? What's Dems?: The Story Of The Men Of The Royal Australian Navy Who Manned Defensively Equipped Merchant Ships During World War Ii.
$60.00 AUD
Author: Alex MarcusBinding: HardbackPublished: Boolarong Bowen Hill, 1986Condition:Book: GoodJacket: N/APages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis historical account chronicles the experiences of the Royal Australian Navy personnel who served on Defensively Equipped Merchant...
Yangtse Incident: The Story Of Hms Amethyst
$40.00 AUD
Author: Lawrence EarlBinding: HardbackPublished: Harrap, 1950Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis gripping historical account chronicles the dramatic events surrounding HMS Amethyst during the Chinese...
Frogman V.C.
$35.00 AUD
Author: Ian FraserBinding: HardbackPublished: Angus & Robertson, 1957Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis gripping biography chronicles the extraordinary life of Sydney Knowles, a decorated...
Fire over the Islands: The Coast Watchers of the Solomons
$40.00 AUD
Author: B. C. HortonBinding: HardbackPublished: A. & C. Black Ltd., 1970Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Very goodPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis historical account chronicles the courageous efforts of the Coastwatchers in the Solomon Islands...
Mines, Mining And Mine Countermeasures
$45.00 AUD
Author: Hector DonohueBinding: PaperbackPublished: Australian Defence Industries with Royal Australian Navy, 1994Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageThis academic text, "Mines, Mining And...
Pawns Of War: The Loss Of The Uss Langley And The Uss Pecos
$40.00 AUD
Author: Dwight R. MessimerBinding: HardbackPublished: Naval Institute Press, 1983Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Very goodPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis historical account details the tragic loss of two American naval vessels, the USS Langley and...
Queen Of The Flat-Tops: The U.S.S. Lexington And The Coral Sea Battle
$40.00 AUD
Author: Stanley JohnstonBinding: HardbackPublished: E. P. Dutton & Co., Inc., 1942Condition:Book: GoodJacket: N/APages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis historical account chronicles the dramatic experiences aboard the USS Lexington during World War II,...
Port Phillip: Pilots And Defences
$15.00 AUD
Author: Captain J. NobleBinding: HardbackPublished: Robertson & Mullens, 1979Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Very goodPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis historical account, "Port Phillip: Pilots And Defences" by Captain J. Noble, meticulously chronicles the vital...
The Curacoa Disaster: Queen Mary And The Cruiser
$50.00 AUD
Author: David A Thomas & Patrick HolmesBinding: HardbackPublished: Leo Cooper, 1997Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Very goodPages: GoodMarkings: Signed with inscriptionIn this gripping work of historical non-fiction, Patrick Holmes meticulously chronicles the tragic...
What Became Of The Mamelukes?
$15.00 AUD
Author: Mary Cathcart BorenBinding: HardbackPublished: Wheaton - Pergamon Group, 1969Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Yellowed, price clippedMarkings: No markingsIn this compelling work of historical non-fiction, Mary Cathcart Boren meticulously chronicles...
Arrows In The Air: a selection from broadcasts
$20.00 AUD
Author: The Watchman (E.A.Mann) ; with a foreword by W. Macmahon BallBinding: PaperbackPublished: S. John Bacon, 1944Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageAfter...
One Man's War
$15.00 AUD
Author: Stan ArneilBinding: PaperbackPublished: Sun Books Melbourne, 1983Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageStan Arneil's "One Man's War" is a compelling historical account...
The Rise Of Modern Warfare 1618-1815
$30.00 AUD
Author: H.W. KochBinding: HardbackPublished: Hamlyn, London, 1981Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Very goodPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis academic text by H.W. Koch meticulously chronicles the evolution of military strategy and tactics during a pivotal...
Weary: The Life Of Sir Edward Dunlop
$60.00 AUD
Author: Sue EburyBinding: HardbackPublished: Penguin Books Australia, 1994Condition:Book: Very goodJacket: Very goodPages: GoodMarkings: Signed with inscriptionThis compelling biography chronicles the extraordinary life of Sir Edward "Weary" Dunlop, a revered Australian...
The Life And Times Of Richard I
$12.00 AUD
Author: John GillinghamBinding: HardbackPublished: Book Club Associates, London, 1973Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Very goodPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsJohn Gillingham’s definitive biography, "The Life and Times of Richard I," offers a compelling...
Who Paid The Piper?: The Cia And The Cultural Cold War
$20.00 AUD
Author: Frances Stonor SaundersBinding: HardbackPublished: Granta, 2000Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Missing Front End PaperThis meticulously researched historical account uncovers the clandestine operations of...
The Huon Peninsula: 1943-1944 Australians In The Pacific War
$12.00 AUD
Author: David DexterBinding: PaperbackPublished: Commonwealth of Australia, 2008Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageThis compelling historical account chronicles the arduous Huon Peninsula campaign...
Unbroken: Resistance And Survival In The Concentration Camps
$12.00 AUD
Author: Len CromeBinding: PaperbackPublished: LAWRENCE & WISHART, 1988Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageThis powerful historical account chronicles the extraordinary acts of resistance...
Victory In The Pacific 1945: Australians In The Pacific War
$15.00 AUD
Author: Hugh BuggyBinding: SoftbackPublished: Commonwealth of Australia, 2008Condition:Book: ExcellentJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsVictory in the Pacific 1945 is a commemorative publication that delves into the dramatic final year...