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paperback. Condizione: Used-Like New. Clean copy. May have remainder mark.

Softcover. Condizione: Fine. 1st UK Edition. Illus. , maps; 332 pages.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. The enemy must not get the Messines Ridge at any price iSo read the orders to German troops defending the vital high ground south of Ypres. On 7 June 1917, the British Second Army launched its attack with an opening like no other. In the largest secret operation of the First World War, British and Commonwealth mining companies placed over a million pounds of explosive beneath the German front-line positions in 19 giant mines which erupted like a volcano. This was just the beginning. By the end of that brilliant summer's day, one of the strongest positions on the Western Front had fallen in the greatest British victory in three long years of war. For the Anzacs, who comprised one third of the triumphant Second Army, it was their most significant achievement to that point; for the men of the New Zealand Division, it would be their finest hour.It is difficult to overstate the importance of Messines for the Australians, whose first two years of war had represented an almost unending catalogue of disaster. This was both the first real victory for the AIF and the first test in senior command for Major General John Monash, who commanded the newly formed 3rd Division. Messines was a baptism of fire for the 3rd Division which came into the line alongside the battle-scarred 4th Australian Division, badly mauled at Bullecourt just six weeks earlier. The fighting at Messines would descend into unimaginable savagery, a lethal and sometimes hand-to-hand affair of bayonets, clubs, bombs and incessant machine-gun fire, described by one Australian as '72 hours of Hell'. After their string of bloody defeats over 1915 and 1916, Messines would prove the ultimate test for the Australians Meticulously researched book underlining the importance of the role the Anzacs played in the Battle of Messines. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Paperback. Condizione: New. The enemy must not get the Messines Ridge at any price. So read the orders to German troops defending the vital high ground south of Ypres. On 7 June 1917, the British Second Army launched its attack with an opening like no other. In the largest secret operation of the First World War, British and Commonwealth mining companies placed over a million pounds of explosive beneath the German front-line positions in 19 giant mines which erupted like a volcano. This was just the beginning. By the end of that brilliant summer's day, one of the strongest positions on the Western Front had fallen in the greatest British victory in three long years of war. For the Anzacs, who comprised one third of the triumphant Second Army, it was their most significant achievement to that point; for the men of the New Zealand Division, it would be their finest hour. It is difficult to overstate the importance of Messines for the Australians, whose first two years of war had represented an almost unending catalogue of disaster. This was both the first real victory for the AIF and the first test in senior command for Major General John Monash, who commanded the newly formed 3rd Division. Messines was a baptism of fire for the 3rd Division which came into the line alongside the battle-scarred 4th Australian Division, badly mauled at Bullecourt just six weeks earlier. The fighting at Messines would descend into unimaginable savagery, a lethal and sometimes hand-to-hand affair of bayonets, clubs, bombs and incessant machine-gun fire, described by one Australian as '72 hours of Hell'. After their string of bloody defeats over 1915 and 1916, Messines would prove the ultimate test for the Australians Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book.

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. Craig Deayton's Battle Scarred: The 47th Battalion in the First World War) is a deeply researched unit history that tells the tragic yet heroic story of one of the AIF s shortest-lived battalions. Black boards with gilt text to spine, wrapped in dust jacket. No prior names or inscriptions, near fine condition.

Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 332 pages. 9.00x6.00x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Hard Cover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First Edition. v, 426pp, index, Roll of Honour, Nominal Roll, endnotes, bibliography, appendices, bw ills, maps, pictorial endpapers. Or black cloth in jacket. Gift note on half-title page otherwise excellent. The 47th served at Pozieres, Messines, Passchendaele, Amien,Bullecourt, and Villers-Bretonneux. Size: 8vo.

Soft cover. Condizione: Near Fine. THE FINAL TRAGIC CHAPTER IN THE STORY OF THE 47th AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALION IN THE FIRST W.W. WAS ON THE BATTLEFIELD OF DERNANCOURT ON APRIL 5,1918. AFTER WHICH THE 47th BATTALON WAS DISBANDED.THE STORY OF THAT BATTLE WAS ONE UNRELIEVED TRAGEDY, BUT ALSO ONE OF REMARKABLE COURAGE,ENDURANCE AND HEROISM.

Soft cover. Condizione: Near Fine. 2014 reprint.

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. The 47th Battalion fought in some of the First World War's bloodiest battles. From their first calamitous experience of war under the terrible shell fire of Pozieres, to the costly and futile attacks on Mouquet Farm and the frigid winters on the Somme they suffered through fighting on the Western Front in 1916. In April of 1917 they were trapped and almost surrounded at 1st Bullecourt. A mere eight weeks later, they 'hopped the bags' at Messines where they lost over half their number. In October they fought and died by the score in the mud of Passchendale. **The front cover has a ripple at the side.**.

8vo. 426pp. Maps. Nominal Roll. Honour Roll. Original boards in dustwrapper. Black and white illustrations; a fine copy. . First edition.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. First Edition.

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Near Fine In A Like Jacket Pp 426 Index Illustrated Throughout The Story Of The 47Th Battalion, Which Was Formed In Egypt In 1916 And Disbanded Only Two Years Later Due To Exceptionally High Casualty Rates And A Lack Of Reinforcements. The Narrative Is Drawn From Extensive Research, Including Previously Unpublished Personal Accounts, Diaries, And Letters From Veterans, Providing A Raw And Honest Portrait Of The Unit's Experiences On The Western Front. Signed by Author(s).

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. The enemy must not get the Messines Ridge at any price iSo read the orders to German troops defending the vital high ground south of Ypres. On 7 June 1917, the British Second Army launched its attack with an opening like no other. In the largest secret operation of the First World War, British and Commonwealth mining companies placed over a million pounds of explosive beneath the German front-line positions in 19 giant mines which erupted like a volcano. This was just the beginning. By the end of that brilliant summer's day, one of the strongest positions on the Western Front had fallen in the greatest British victory in three long years of war. For the Anzacs, who comprised one third of the triumphant Second Army, it was their most significant achievement to that point; for the men of the New Zealand Division, it would be their finest hour.It is difficult to overstate the importance of Messines for the Australians, whose first two years of war had represented an almost unending catalogue of disaster. This was both the first real victory for the AIF and the first test in senior command for Major General John Monash, who commanded the newly formed 3rd Division. Messines was a baptism of fire for the 3rd Division which came into the line alongside the battle-scarred 4th Australian Division, badly mauled at Bullecourt just six weeks earlier. The fighting at Messines would descend into unimaginable savagery, a lethal and sometimes hand-to-hand affair of bayonets, clubs, bombs and incessant machine-gun fire, described by one Australian as '72 hours of Hell'. After their string of bloody defeats over 1915 and 1916, Messines would prove the ultimate test for the Australians Meticulously researched book underlining the importance of the role the Anzacs played in the Battle of Messines. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

*Postage to the USA is suspended*. Hard cover dust wrapper, 335pp, b&w photos, maps. Light wear to dw/board edges, inscription by author to former owner on title page; a very good copy. "The enemy must not get the Messines Ridge at any price" So read the orders to German troops defending the vital high ground south of Ypres. On 7 June 1917, the British Second Army launched its attack. In the largest secret operation of the First World War, British and Commonwealth mining companies placed over a million pounds of explosive beneath the German front-line positions in 19 giant mines which erupted like a volcano. This was just the beginning. By the end of that brilliant summers day, one of the strongest positions on the Western Front had fallen in the greatest British victory in three long years of war. For the Anzacs, who comprised one third of the triumphant Second Army, it was their most significant achievement to that point; for the men of the New Zealand Division, it would be their finest hour. It is difficult to overstate the importance of Messines for the Australians, whose first two years of war had been an almost unending catalogue of disaster. This was both the first real victory for the AIF and the first test in senior command for Major General John Monash, who commanded the newly formed 3rd Division. Messines was a baptism of fire for the 3rd Division which came into the line alongside the battle-scarred 4th Australian Division, badly mauled at Bullecourt just six weeks earlier. The fighting at Messines would descend into unimaginable savagery, a lethal and sometimes hand-to-hand affair of bayonets, clubs, bombs and incessant machine-gun fire, described by one Australian as 72 hours of Hell.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. The enemy must not get the Messines Ridge at any price iSo read the orders to German troops defending the vital high ground south of Ypres. On 7 June 1917, the British Second Army launched its attack with an opening like no other. In the largest secret operation of the First World War, British and Commonwealth mining companies placed over a million pounds of explosive beneath the German front-line positions in 19 giant mines which erupted like a volcano. This was just the beginning. By the end of that brilliant summer's day, one of the strongest positions on the Western Front had fallen in the greatest British victory in three long years of war. For the Anzacs, who comprised one third of the triumphant Second Army, it was their most significant achievement to that point; for the men of the New Zealand Division, it would be their finest hour.It is difficult to overstate the importance of Messines for the Australians, whose first two years of war had represented an almost unending catalogue of disaster. This was both the first real victory for the AIF and the first test in senior command for Major General John Monash, who commanded the newly formed 3rd Division. Messines was a baptism of fire for the 3rd Division which came into the line alongside the battle-scarred 4th Australian Division, badly mauled at Bullecourt just six weeks earlier. The fighting at Messines would descend into unimaginable savagery, a lethal and sometimes hand-to-hand affair of bayonets, clubs, bombs and incessant machine-gun fire, described by one Australian as '72 hours of Hell'. After their string of bloody defeats over 1915 and 1916, Messines would prove the ultimate test for the Australians Meticulously researched book underlining the importance of the role the Anzacs played in the Battle of Messines. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

reprint stiff wrappers As New small quarto v + 426pp., b/w plates, maps, notes, appends., index, One of the shortest lived and most battle hardened of the 1st Australian Imperial Force's battalions, the 47th was formed in Egypt in 1916 and disbanded two years later having suffered one of the highest casualty rates of any Australian unit. Their story is remarkable for many reasons. Dogged by command and discipline troubles and bled white by the desperate attrition battles of 1916 and 1917, they fought on against a determined and skilful enemy in battles where the fortunes of war seemed stacked against them at every turn.

"Sales/posting to the USA suspended". Square octavo card covers with flaps, 220pp, b&w and colour photos. Light wear to card edges; a near fine copy. Describes the creation of this innovative and interpretative centre in France and draws attention to the unique and distinctive nature of war on the Western Front.

1st edition dust jacket As New octavo 335pp., b/w plates, maps, notes, bibliog., index, It is impossible to overstate the importance of Messines for the Australians, whose first two years of war had represented an almost unending catalogue of disaster.

1st edition dust jacket As New octavo v + 426pp., b/w plates, maps, notes, appends., index, One of the shortest lived and most battle hardened of the 1st Australian Imperial Force's battalions, the 47th was formed in Egypt in 1916 and disbanded two years later having suffered one of the highest casualty rates of any Australian unit. Their story is remarkable for many reasons. Dogged by command and discipline troubles and bled white by the desperate attrition battles of 1916 and 1917, they fought on against a determined and skilful enemy in battles where the fortunes of war seemed stacked against them at every turn.

1st edition dust jacket As New octavo v + 426pp., b/w pls., maps, appends., index, The 47th Battalion fought in some of the First World Wars bloodiest battles. From their first calamitous experience of war under the terrible shell fire of Pozieres, to the costly and futile attacks on Mouquet Farm and the frigid winters on the Somme they suffered through the fighting on the Western Front in 1916. In April of 1917 they were trapped and almost surrounded at 1st Bullecourt. A mere eight weeks later, they hopped the bags at Messines where they lost over half their number. In October they fought and died by the score in the mud of Passchendaele.One of the shortest lived and most battle hardened of the 1st Australian Imperial Forces battalions, the 47th was formed in Egypt in 1916 and disbanded two years later having suffered one of the highest casualty rates of any Australian unit.

First Edition. Pp. v+427(last publisher's advertisements), text illustrations and maps (some full page), pictorial endpapers, appendices, bibliography, endnotes, index; med. 8vo; black cloth, spine lettered in gilt; dust wrapper; Big Sky Publishing, Sydney, 2011. First edition.

Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. large type / large print edition edition. 330 pages. 10.00x7.75x0.75 inches. This item is printed on demand.