This is a unique and powerful visual history of the men who fought in the 9th Division, the most famous Australian division of World War II. Many never before published photographs, some from veterans' private collections, illustrate dramatic and moving stories of Tobruk, El Alamein, New Guinea and Borneo. The 9th Division gained renown as 'Rats of Tobruk' in 1941, were eulogised as 'that magnificent 9th' by General Montgomery after the battle of El Alamein in 1942, and drew praise from their formidable opponent, Field ...
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This is a unique and powerful visual history of the men who fought in the 9th Division, the most famous Australian division of World War II. Many never before published photographs, some from veterans' private collections, illustrate dramatic and moving stories of Tobruk, El Alamein, New Guinea and Borneo. The 9th Division gained renown as 'Rats of Tobruk' in 1941, were eulogised as 'that magnificent 9th' by General Montgomery after the battle of El Alamein in 1942, and drew praise from their formidable opponent, Field Marshal Rommel. On the eve of the D-day landing in Normandy, Montgomery's chief-of-staff said, 'My God, I wish we had 9th Australian Division with us this morning, don't you?' In 1943, the Division joined the war against Japan. It served with distinction in New Guinea - undertaking the largest amphibious landing by Australian forces since Gallipoli - and in two controversial campaigns in Borneo. That Magnificent 9th is much more than a collection of fine photographs. Together with expert commentary on the illustrations, it provides the first narrative history of the Division's entire wartime experience. It also presents, for the first time, detailed tables showing the 9th's commanders, casualties and awards for bravery.
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Add this copy of That Magnificent 9th. an Illustrated History of the 9th to cart. $48.47, like new condition, Sold by Lawrence Jones rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Nobby Beach, QLD, AUSTRALIA, published 2005 by Allen & Unwin.
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Fine. Small 4to. xvi, 272pp, index, bibliography, endnotes, appendices, bw ills, maps. Pictorial card. Lightest of edge wear to cover, very light foxing to page edges. A powerful visual history of the men who fought in the 9th Australian Division seeing service at Tobruk, El Alamein, New Guinea and Borneo.
Add this copy of That Magnificent 9th. an Illustrated History of the 9th to cart. $88.69, like new condition, Sold by Lawrence Jones rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Nobby Beach, QLD, AUSTRALIA, published 2002 by Allen & Unwin.
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Fine in Near Fine jacket. Small 4to. xvi, 272pp, index, bibliography, endnotes, appendices, bw ills, maps. Green cloth in jacket. Very light edge wear to jacket. A powerful visual history of the men who fought in the 9th Australian Division seeing service at Tobruk, El Alamein, New Guinea and Borneo.
Add this copy of That Magnificent 9th: an Illustrated History of the 9th to cart. $153.00, very good condition, Sold by Edmonton Book Store rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Edmonton, AB, CANADA, published 2002 by Allen & Unwin.
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Very good in Very good jacket. pp.272."A series of tables provides much previously unavailable information on the division's casualties, medals and commanders. Mark Johnston brings to bear the fruits of years of research on the Australian Army in World War II, and on "that magnificent 9th" in particular." Larger 8vo.
Add this copy of That Magnificent 9th to cart. $195.00, like new condition, Sold by Eliabooks rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Santa Monica, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2003 by Allen & Unwin.
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As New in As New dust jacket. 1865086541. Tight, clean and crisp. The book appears unread and looks New. No inscriptions. No remainder mark. Not price clipped. Not ex-library. Protected in a new Mylar cover. Very Scarce.; 9.50 X 7.12 X 0.97 inches; 288 pages.
Add this copy of That Magnificent 9th: an Illustrated History of the 9th to cart. $248.50, like new condition, Sold by Kisselburg Military Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Potomac, MD, UNITED STATES, published 2002 by Allen & Unwin.