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ANON The Corps of the Royal Australian Engineers in the Second World War 1939-45.
Speciality Press Pty. Ltd. 1946, First Edition. Hard Cover, 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Ill.: Salt, Sgt. J.A. History of the Royal Australian Engineers during WW2. Contents: Foreword by Gen Sir Thomas Blamey, GBE, KCB, CMG, DSO, ED. Introduction by Maj-Gen C.S. Steele, DSO, MC, VD. The History. Chapter 1: The R.A.E. steps out - 1039-1941. 2: Plans & Personalities. 3: Saga of New Guinea. 4: Bouganville to Borneo. 5: Ruses Roads and other things. C-in-C's Victory in Pacific Day Message. E-in-C's VP Day Message. Reply of CE, GHQ, SWPA to E-in-C's VP Day Message. Engineers in Campaigns, 1939-1945 (list of units and theatres served). Decorations & Awards. In Memorium. Kipling's "Sappers". "Middle East Medley". CRE Song. RE March "Wings". Photographs of the Middle East. Sketches and Drawings. Sgt. Salt's Water Colours of Engineer Works in the Islands. Extensively illustrated with superb colour plates and b/w portrait photographs of Blamey and Steele, engineering construction works and equipment, sheet music, including nominal rolls, honours & awards supplement. etc. xii + 70 pp. Original (large-format portrait) grey paper covered boards with blue regimental device and title to front board, in loose and removable protective wraps. Superb condition throughout. Photo-scan available on request. Fine/No Jacket.
Offered for GBP 100.00 = appr. US$ 199.00 by: Addison Phillips - Book number: 001146