Tobruk to tarakan book

In mid1945, the 248th battalion took part in the landing on tarakan, which was its final. 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. Tobruch is a port city on libyas eastern mediterranean coast, near the border with egypt. An australian tragedy is the story of people at war, how it affected them, and how we have remembered it and them. Tobruk to tarakan the story of the australian 248th battalion, aifauthor. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The 9th division suffered heavy causalities at tobruk amounting to 832 men killed, 2177 wounded and 941 captured.

Includes additional photographs, material and nominal roll not. Tobruk to tarakan the story of the australian 248th battalion 3rd. This book tells the stories of several families of. The most comprehensive guide book to victorias park. Tobruk to tarakan the story of the australian 248th battalion, aif author. Being a siege its a story of stubbornness rather than epic clashes of fire and fury.

Based on ragnars own mantrapping experiences while on special assignments in victorias national parks explorers guide, parks victoria staff, australia guides staff, 2005. Includes roll of honour with one mans name underlined. Tobruk to tarakan 1st edition 1960 southside antiques. Tobruk to tarakan the story of a fighting unit glenn, john g on. The story of a fighting unit this is the story of the most decorated battalion of the 2nd aif with four v. Tobruks easter battle 1941 the forgotten fifteenths date with rommels champion by john mackenziesmith. Prices including delivery for tobruk to tarakan by john g. 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.

Covers are in very good condition a few light marks to cloth of boards see photo. Tarakan is a small island off the northeastern coast of borneo. Commando from tidal river to tarakan the story of no. Tobruk to tarakan the story of the australian 248th battalion by john g. Australian unit history of the 248th battalion aif. Tobruk was the first place that the german army had been beaten, and became a ray of hope for all the allied nations. Tobruk to tarakan the story of the australian 248th battalion 1st edition rats of tobruk author. Hard cover without dust jacket 269 pages the most highly decorated unit of the second a.

Tobruk to tarakan the story of the 248th battalion aif john g. It is the capital of the butnan district formerly tobruk district and has a population of 120,000 2011. Tobruk to tarakan the story of the 248th battalion aif. Through it, we can hear the men on tarakan scared, angry, humorous, proud, bitter and, above all, australian the voices of a vanished australia. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. 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. 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 gripping firsthand account of the battle that made the rats of tobruk an australian legend. Apart from this, book would be graded as in very good condition. It is relieved throughout by flashes of that sardonic humour which is traditionally associated with the australian fighting man. Tobruk to tarakan book printing printer digital print. Books on south australia, first editions, militaria war history books, sale. 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.

Follows the 4th commando from form up days in victoria through many battles in timor milne bay new guinea tarakan. The fastmoving action centres on the small commando of men which set out secretly through the deserts towards tobruk. Tobruk to tarakan is the most stirring book to arise from the second world war. 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. An australian tragedy was inspired by a visit to tarakan in 1994 in the course of researching the memorials 50th anniversary exhibition, 1945. 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. Includes additional photographs, material and nominal roll. Glenn rigby adelaide wikipedia citation please see wikipedias template documentation for. Hard cover without missing dust jacket 269 pages comments. Tobruk to tarakan this title is unavailable for purchase as none of our regular suppliers have stock available. Bob semple served in an artillery gun crew in world war ii. Because of continuing uncertainties regarding international postal services, this book is not available for orders outside australia. Tobruk 75th anniversary edition paperback 21 mar 2016.

Tobruk to tarakan the story of the australian 248th. Books, images, historic newspapers, maps, archives and more. History battle of tarakan borneo 1945 ww2 books on war. Harrison was an englishman, present throughout the siege, and offers a broader perspective than the australian accounts. That magnificent 9th mark johnston 9781741146431 allen. Glenn tobruk to tarakan is the most stirring book to arise from the second world war. This book will provide a long overdue critical reassessment of the siege of. Octavo, xiv, 277 pages with 11 maps plus 18 plates. Tobruk to tarakan by john g glenn the story of the 2. The detailed history of the 248th infantry battalion during world war 2. Historical book printing printer digital print australia. This new edition has been released in recognition the 70th anniversary of. The great crisis of 1 may in tobruk, when german attacks came closest to overrunning the fortress, reads here more as a signal victory than the very nearrunthing it was. Tobruk to tarakan the story of the australian 248th battalion 1st edition rats of tobruk.

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. It was the fourth division raised for the second australian imperial force 2nd aif. Roll of honour and honours and awards, complete this history. An australian tragedy illuminates the australian experience of war. This is the first book ever published to explain how to capture that most dangerous animal. Tobruk to tarakan the story of the australian 248th battalion 3rd edition. This is the story of the most decorated battalion of the second a. Glenn rigby adelaide wikipedia citation please see wikipedias template documentation for further citation fields that may be required. The 248th battalion was an infantry battalion of the australian army which served during the. If you are the publisher, author or distributor for this item, please visit this link. This first edition is in very good overall condition with dustjacket showing a few minor chips. The updated history of the 248th infantry battalion during world war 2. John glenn tobruk to tarakan the story of a fighting unit.

I recommend tobrukthe great siege reassessed by frank harrison, london, 1996. 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. John murray bushman, soldier, survivor pier 9 2009. Tobruk to tarakan by john g glenn the story of the. Tobruk to tarakan 1st edition 1960 southside antiques centre.

Since i was a young child, i have always had a keen interest in the. 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. G herman gill, royal australian navy, 19391942, australia in the war of 19391945, series 2 navy, vol. Prior to the second world war it was part of the dutch east indies and an important oilproducing centre. Here you can mark if you have read this book, reading it or want to read. Tobruk to tarakan the story of the 248th battalion aif by john g glenn. Tobruk the battle that saved north africa reprints by lyman, robert isbn. This new edition has been released in recognition the. Tobruk to tarakan 248th battalion adelaides popup bookshop. 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. Tobruk to tarakan, 9780646590271, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.

Tobruk to tarakan the story of a fighing unit, john g. Tobruk 1941 by chester wilmot penguin books australia. Glenn, this is the highlysoughtafter history of the most decorated australian battalion of world war 2. Tobruk to turkey, with the army of the nile by frank clune.

The allied forces have suffered one brutal defeat after another. Tobruk to tarakan by rigby ltd adelaide shop online for. For hitlers forces the conquest of egypt, and the rich oil fields of the middle east, lie next on the horizon. The 9th division was the fourth aif division raised, being formed in the united kingdom in late 1940. An wwii story of an outstanding body of fighting men from. After a long journey across the desert sand, they arrived disguised as a group of pows and their german captors. The rat of tobruk shared his memories of the war with alex lloyd. The great crisis of 1 may in tobruk, when german attacks came closest to overrunning the fortress, reads here more as. Tobruk commando is a classic adventure story of the second world war. The story of the australian 248th battalion, aif author.