Search Results: World War 1 from Lems Bookshop

Written for primary school age children. Syd enters World War 1 as a member of the mobile veterinary unit and they meet a formidable enemy at Fromelles and along the River Somme. 315 pages. Book in very good+ condition.

Examines both the German tactics and the Allies preferred solution to fighting the war - overwhelming force of artillery barrage and storm trooper infantry attack verses the advance in technology of weapons in the combination of artillery, tanks, infantry and aircraft. 240 pages and some maps. Book in very good condition with light tanning and minor wear back cover.

The book is a profusely illustrated history of the careers of 29 of the most remarkable of the fighting pilots of World War 1 with full details of their aircraft. Also includes detail of the air forces and uniforms, badges and medals. 144 pages including illustrations on all but 8 pages. Book and dust jacket in near fine condition.

The life of Major- General The Right Hon J E B Seely. Born in England, trained in the military, service in New Zealand, South Africa, member of parliament and Minister, War office and Commander of the Canadian Horse Brigade in World War 1. 326 pages with 17 pages of illustrations and 4 maps. Book in very good condition with small booksellers sticker bottom inside cover, some foxing to edges, light tanning and some fading to spine (see photo). No dust jacket.

The portrait of a great soldier and very gallant and honourable man who lived by his family motto - by loyalty and service. 383 pages with 8 black and white photographs and 12 maps/plans. Book in good+ condition with a number and a letter on first page, and small pieces missing bottom of two pages. Cover has some wear (see photo).

With an introduction and numerous annotations by Bryce Courtenay, the story of an ordinary Australian - a typical Anzac. 306 pages with 6 pages of black and white photographs. Book in very good+ condition.

Serving brilliantly in both world wars Arthur Blackburn was one of Australia's most remarkable soldiers. Here is his story told through the eyes of hid comrades. 498 pages with 40 pages of black and white photographs and 15 maps. Book in as new condition.

A very readable social history at the Australian home front of the First World War using many photographs which are worth the proverbial thousand words. 242 pages with approx 70 black and white photos and many reproduced posters and drawings. Book in very good+ condition with a small star stamp on top.

Covers all the major battlefields of the Western Front and at each the authors describe the events leading up to the battle, the aims and tactics of the commanders and the action itself - then give detailed directions and maps for a manageable tour of the battlefield. 186 pages with 20 maps. Book in very good condition with some minor foxing. Dust jacket in very good condition with one small tear top spine.

The story of the 10th Cruiser Squadron and the naval Blockade of Germany during WW1 from first-hand information of the greatest and most devastatingly effective blockade since ships first sailed the seas. 287 pages with 16 pages of black and white photos, 3 pages of maps and coloured frontispiece. Book is in good condition with clean text and photos but general tanning. No DJ - see photos. Previous owner's name and Christmas greeting in front.

A sweeping and authoritative re-examination of the battle which was a necessary stage in an intensive and brutal war of attrition. 721 pages with 24 pages of black and white photographs and 10 maps. Book in very good+ condition

You had to be fair dinkum to enlist after the hell of Gallipoli - a new breed of warrior and patriot stepped up as ANZAC's second wave. The bravery and ingenuity of these young Australian men forged a legendary band of brothers: The Fair Dinkums. 390 pages with 12 pages of illustrations. Book in near fine condition.

All the madness, massacres, and mutinies of the Great War are brought home by action pictures of the day and the text of the author. 296 pages with black and white photographs on most pages and 14 maps. Book in good+ condition with previous owners name and date on first page, five pages with red and 20 pages with pencil markings all neat. Cover has sticker on front and some wear (see photo).

A collection of stories about the most dangerous aspect of the Australian prisoner of war experience - escape. All the adventure, suspense and courage of ordinary Australians who defied their captors; men willing to risk death in order to overcome almost impossible odds. 223 pages with 12 pages of black and white photographs and 4 maps. Book in very good condition ex library with sticker on title page and last page which also has stamps and six pages have minor marks. Dust jacket in very good condition in clear wrapper with sticker on spine and back.

A collection of gripping, awe-inspiring and sometimes terrifying accounts of life on the front - drawn from diaries, memoirs and letters including poetry, reportage and prose. 413 pages. Book in very good condition with some light foxing to leading edges. Dust jacket in very good condition with minor wear.

Part of the Pan Grand Strategy series the book is a classic study of the battles of Gallipoli and re-examines all the political, strategic and tactical aspects of the most inspiring, infuriating and heartbreaking of all Allied campaigns of the Great War. 384 pages with 51 black and white illustrations and 22 maps. Book in very good condition with tanning.

The fatal charge of the Light Horse, Gallipoli, August 7th 1915. One of the bravest and most futile charges of the First World War when acting as infantry, using fixed bayonets and raw courage the Light Horse attacked The Nek and knew they would die but none held back. 365 pages with 16 pages of black and white photographs and three maps. Book in good+ condition ex library with stamps on first and last pages and light tanning. Cover has sticker on spine and back.

The War on land, at sea, and in the air - illustrated with 400 photographs, paintings, and maps. A vivid and realistic picture of the colossal conflict of the First World War - the important battles and their role in the development of the war, the historical context and events leading to the war. 434 pages with a superb range of illustrations including a gallery of action paintings in colour and endpaper maps. Book in very good+ condition with light tanning. Dust jacket in very good condition with booksellers sticker on front, some minor knocks/chips and a small tear bottom back. This is a large book but no increase in postage in Australia.

The history of British policy towards the German colonies from 1914-1919. Germany had colonies in Africa and the Pacific and within four months of the First World War had lost all the Pacific colonies, and in Africa fighting in parts went throughout the war and in German East Africa their troops fought to the end. Germany never regained control over the former colonies. 167 pages with 2 maps. Book in very good condition ex library with stamps on front and back endpapers and title page, borrowing sleave remnants and writing on back endpaper, sticky tape marks front and back endpapers. Cover has sticky tape marks (see photos).

An account of Australian involvement in the First World War with the perspectives, global, political, strategic and individual perfectly balanced and showing the immense labours and appalling cost we bore as a nation. 862 pages with 48 pages of black and white photographs and 25 maps. Book in very good+ condition.