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John murray bushman, soldier, survivor pier 9 2009. The gripping firsthand account of the battle that made the rats of tobruk an australian legend. Prior to the second world war it was part of the dutch east indies and an important oilproducing centre. History battle of tarakan borneo 1945 ww2 books on war. In mid1945, the 248th battalion took part in the landing on tarakan, which was its final. This first edition is in very good overall condition with dustjacket showing a few minor chips. Bob semple served in an artillery gun crew in world war ii. Tobruk to tarakan book printing printer digital print. The 248th was part of the 9th division, and fought at the siege of tobruk 1941, the battle of alamein, 1942, in new guinea 1943, and borneo 1945. Includes additional photographs, material and nominal roll not.

Roll of honour and honours and awards, complete this history. Since i was a young child, i have always had a keen interest in the. The detailed history of the 248th infantry battalion during world war 2. Commando from tidal river to tarakan the story of no. Based on ragnars own mantrapping experiences while on special assignments in victorias national parks explorers guide, parks victoria staff, australia guides staff, 2005. Historical book printing printer digital print australia. It was the fourth division raised for the second australian imperial force 2nd aif. Tobruk to tarakan the story of the australian 248th battalion 1st edition rats of tobruk author. This volumes main theme is the 9th australian divisions contribution in 194142 to the defeat in north africa of the german and italian army commanded by. Covers are in very good condition a few light marks to cloth of boards see photo. Tobruk to tarakan 1st edition 1960 southside antiques centre. Tobruch is a port city on libyas eastern mediterranean coast, near the border with egypt.

Tobruk to tarakan the story of the 248th battalion aif. The allied forces have suffered one brutal defeat after another. Tobruk to tarakan the story of the australian 248th battalion by john g. Tobruk to tarakan is the most stirring book to arise from the second world war. Tobruk to tarakan the story of the 248th battalion aif john g. The book covers the lead into the war in north africa and predominately the first seige of tobruk before the australians were withdrawn to the pacific. The fastmoving action centres on the small commando of men which set out secretly through the deserts towards tobruk. This military book is the australian story of the battle of tarakan written by dr peter stanley who was the senior historian at the australian war memorial for many years. The story of the australian 248th battalion, aif author. Tobruk to tarakan the story of the australian 248th. An wwii story of an outstanding body of fighting men from. Tobruk to tarakan the story of the australian 248th battalion 3rd edition. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. If you are the publisher, author or distributor for this item, please visit this link.

Tobruk to tarakan 1st edition 1960 southside antiques. Glenn and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The most comprehensive guide book to victorias park. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

For hitlers forces the conquest of egypt, and the rich oil fields of the middle east, lie next on the horizon. Life on the line tracks down australian war veterans and records their stories. The 9th division suffered heavy causalities at tobruk amounting to 832 men killed, 2177 wounded and 941 captured. Tobruks easter battle 1941 the forgotten fifteenths date with rommels champion by john mackenziesmith. Follows the 4th commando from form up days in victoria through many battles in timor milne bay new guinea tarakan. He covers some of the activities of the inshore squadron, and elaborates on operations treacle, supercharge and cultivate which withdrew the australians from tobruk in. It is the capital of the butnan district formerly tobruk district and has a population of 120,000 2011. This book will provide a long overdue critical reassessment of the siege of.

Tobruk was the first place that the german army had been beaten, and became a ray of hope for all the allied nations. Glenn, this is the highlysoughtafter history of the most decorated australian battalion of world war 2. The story of a fighting unit this is the story of the most decorated battalion of the 2nd aif with four v. Glenn tobruk to tarakan is the most stirring book to arise from the second world war. While the battle of the salient was the second attempt by the germans to take tobruk, it was the first planned deliberate attack by rommel.

Tobruk to tarakan the story of the 248th battalion aif by john g glenn. G herman gill, royal australian navy, 19391942, australia in the war of 19391945, series 2 navy, vol. Books on south australia, first editions, militaria war history books, sale. Tobruk to tarakan the story of the australian 248th battalion 1st edition rats of tobruk. Tobruk to tarakan the story of a fighing unit, john g. Tobruk to tarakan, 9780646590271, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Tarakan is a small island off the northeastern coast of borneo. Hard cover without dust jacket 269 pages the most highly decorated unit of the second a. Tobruk to tarakan the story of the australian 248th battalion, aifauthor. Available in the national library of australia collection.

Tobruk to turkey, with the army of the nile by frank clune. Because of continuing uncertainties regarding international postal services, this book is not available for orders outside australia. An australian tragedy was inspired by a visit to tarakan in 1994 in the course of researching the memorials 50th anniversary exhibition, 1945. Tobruk to tarakan by john g glenn the story of the. The updated history of the 248th infantry battalion during world war 2. Tobruk 1941 by chester wilmot penguin books australia. Includes roll of honour with one mans name underlined. Glenn rigby adelaide wikipedia citation please see wikipedias template documentation for. Australian unit history of the 248th battalion aif. This new edition has been released in recognition the 70th anniversary of. Tobruk 75th anniversary edition paperback 21 mar 2016. Tobruk to tarakan this title is unavailable for purchase as none of our regular suppliers have stock available.

Harrison was an englishman, present throughout the siege, and offers a broader perspective than the australian accounts. This book tells the stories of several families of. An armed forces major is assigned to take a special unit of ninety men across the desert of libya to destroy military supplies in tobruk during the second world war. An australian tragedy is the story of people at war, how it affected them, and how we have remembered it and them. It is relieved throughout by flashes of that sardonic humour which is traditionally associated with the australian fighting man. Tobruk to tarakan by rigby ltd adelaide shop online for. Tobruk to tarakan the story of the australian 248th battalion 3rd. Tobruk to tarakan by john g glenn the story of the 2. That magnificent 9th mark johnston 9781741146431 allen. I recommend tobrukthe great siege reassessed by frank harrison, london, 1996. Tobruk to tarakan 248th battalion adelaides popup bookshop.

Tobruk to tarakan the story of the australian 248th battalion, aif author. After a long journey across the desert sand, they arrived disguised as a group of pows and their german captors. Here you can mark if you have read this book, reading it or want to read. Prices including delivery for tobruk to tarakan by john g. Being a siege its a story of stubbornness rather than epic clashes of fire and fury. Apart from this, book would be graded as in very good condition.

Dec 10, 2012 another brilliant book from the master teller peter fitzsimons, i have known the story of the siege at tobruk for very many years, now i have found out that i knew nothing at all really, peter really investigates so many facts of the story behind the story that it seems that once you read one of his books on history there is nothing more to know they are so thoroughly researched, he doesnt. The book is in nice condition except for official war historian stamped on the title page, a pen mark on the front cover and a very small area at. Octavo, xiv, 277 pages with 11 maps plus 18 plates. Includes additional photographs, material and nominal roll. It is the story of men whose courage, endurance, comradeship and spirit of unity developed until they were proved and tempered to a magnificent toughness in the fires of tobruk. The 9th division was a division of the australian army that served during world war ii.

This is the first book ever published to explain how to capture that most dangerous animal. Tobruk to tarakan the story of a fighting unit glenn, john g on. The 9th division was the fourth aif division raised, being formed in the united kingdom in late 1940. Tobruk the battle that saved north africa reprints by lyman, robert isbn. Through it, we can hear the men on tarakan scared, angry, humorous, proud, bitter and, above all, australian the voices of a vanished australia. Another brilliant book from the master teller peter fitzsimons, i have known the story of the siege at tobruk for very many years, now i have found out that i knew nothing at all really, peter really investigates so many facts of the story behind the story that it seems that once you read one of his books on history there is nothing more to know they are so thoroughly researched, he doesnt.

Hard cover without missing dust jacket 269 pages comments. An australian tragedy illuminates the australian experience of war. This new edition has been released in recognition the. Glenn rigby adelaide wikipedia citation please see wikipedias template documentation for further citation fields that may be required. This is the story of the most decorated battalion of the second a. Books, images, historic newspapers, maps, archives and more. The attacking forces took some forward posts, however they were successfully held off by the australians. The rat of tobruk shared his memories of the war with alex lloyd.