Mccarthy Len (8 results)

Stapled Wrappers. Condition: Very Good. Third Edition (First thus). 108pp. (including printed covers). Includes many new international listings. Spine a little toned.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition.

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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Book condition is fine. Hard Cover. 2nd printing, published 1997. RARE & SCARCE BOOK. Out of Print. Limited Print Runs: The book was self-published or produced via a niche regional press (NAM Publications in Fremantle) in very small quantities. It was primarily intended for unit veterans, their families, and specific military archives rather than the general public. Even the 1997 second edition had a very restricted release. Historians estimate that fewer than 500 to 1,000 total copies were produced across its limited 1995 and 1997 printings. Dust jacket near fine, clean and unmarked and no tears. Book boards are clean & unmarked front, back and spine. Book block is clean & unmarked all side of the book. Ex owner name in pen on the first fly leaf page. Text body is clean & unmarked throughout the book. over-all an great and neat copy of the book. Extra charges for over-sea as the book exceed 500grams. Actual weight of the book is 0.668kg.Medics at War: An Abridged History and Anecdotes of the 2/13th Field Ambulance (A.I.F) 1940-1945 is a highly regarded unit history written by Len McCarthy. Originally published in 1995 by NAM Publications in Fremantle, Western Australia, the book documents the extensive, frontline medical service of the 2/13th Australian Field Ambulance during the Second World War. This specialized unit was part of the volunteer Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) and provided critical, forward-line casualty triage and treatment across multiple global theatres of war. Unit Overview & Timeline Formation (November 1940): Raised in Northam, Western Australia. Middle East & North Africa (1941-1942): Deployed to Egypt, Palestine, and Syria. They managed Advanced Dressing Stations (ADS) for wounded soldiers returning from the campaigns in Greece and Crete, and supported operations in the Western Desert and the Siege of Tobruk. Home Defence & Darwin (1943-1944): Recalled to Australia due to the Pacific outbreak. They were stationed 30 miles south of Darwin to provide medical care and operate a rest camp at Berry Springs. Borneo Campaign (1945): Staged through Morotai to participate in the OBOE amphibious invasions. They landed at Brunei Bay and Labuan Island, advancing alongside combat units to render aid to troops and local populations until the war ended. Disbandment (December 1945): Formally dissolved after returning home to Australia. Core Themes & Content of the Book: A formal, structural history of the unit with deeply personal accounts. Key elements covered in the book include: The Medical Chain of Survival: Illuminates how field ambulance orderlies and stretcher-bearers risked their lives under fire to evacuate casualties from Regimental Aid Posts (RAP) to Main Dressing Stations. Frontline Anecdotes: Captures the raw, everyday experiences of the medics, from the blistering heat of the Western Desert to the dense, disease-ridden jungles of the Pacific. Nominal Roll: Includes a comprehensive Nominal Roll tracking the names, ranks, and service details of the personnel who served in the unit.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 2nd Edition. Book condition is near fine to fine. Book weight is 0.671. Hard cover. Published 1997, 2nd printing. Inscribed note by author on rear of front Book board top right-hand corner, sign len only. Book block clean all sides of the book. Book boards clean and unmarked front and back of the book. Text body clean and unmarked throughout the book. Spine intact. Dust jacket near fine, light edge wear on top of Spine area. Overall an excellent and neat copy of the book. See photos for more information and synopsis. Medics At War by Len McCarthy is long out of print. Because it was a self-published or small-press military unit history printed in limited quantities (first in 1995 and a second printing in 1997 by NAM Publications), new copies are no longer produced. Because it was printed in such low numbers, it is officially classified by Australian antiquarian dealers as a "Rare & Scarce" limited print item. While the exact total print run number is not publicly recorded, Australian military unit histories of this nature from the 1990s typically had very small, tightly controlled print runs of between 200 and 500 copies per printing. Medics at War: An Abridged History and Anecdotes of the 2/13th Field Ambulance (A.I.F.) 1940-1945 is a rare and highly regarded Australian military unit history written by Len McCarthy. First published in 1995 with a prominent second edition printed in 1997 by NAM Publications in Fremantle, Western Australia, the book documents the extensive wartime service and personal recollections of the men who served in this vital Second World War medical unit.(Note: The active service years for this Second Australian Imperial Force unit were 1940-1945, rather than 1950-1945). Overview of the Book: Author: Len McCarthy. Format: Typically found as a 238-page hardcover volume featuring detailed maps, black-and-white illustrations, a comprehensive index, and a unit Nominal Roll listing the personnel who served. Content: It blends official chronological military movements with firsthand anecdotes, capturing the grim realities of battlefield medicine alongside the distinct humour and camaraderie of Australian troops. Availability: The book is a highly sought-after collector's item within Australian military history circles, often commanding premium prices through rare book dealers.

Boards in d.j. Foreword by Bob Reece (illustrator). 2nd impression. Second impression. Quarto, cloth boards with gilt titles upper board and spine, dustjacket, b&w illus, maps, nominal roll, index, pp xviii, 238. Signed by the author, with presentation inscription. Includes a loosely inserted typed copy of a letter from a reader praising the book. Near-fine condition in like d.j. Comprehensive unit history of the 2/13th Field Ambulance in WWII, copiously illustrated. The unit was formed in WA in 1940. It served in "India, the Middle East, the Western Desert, Tobruk, Palestine, Syria, Darwin, Northern Queesland and the Pacific. The Unit was also deeply involved in the evacuations of both Greece and Crete and was actively engaged in the amphibious invasion and recapture of Borneo." (Author's Preface).

HARDCOVER. NAM Publications, 1997, Second edition. A fine, unmarked copy in a fine d/w. A supurb, as new, copy of this very rare item. Scans available if required.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. War Book Lot Collection of three books. Below is a condition report of the 3 book. See photos. Book (1) Medics at War: An Abridged History & Anecdotes of the 2/13th Field Ambulance (A.I.F) 1940 - 1945 By Len McCarthy. Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 2nd Edition. Book condition is near fine to fine. Hard cover. Published 1997, 2nd printing. Inscribed note by author on rear of front Book board top right-hand corner, sign Len only. Book block clean all sides of the book. Book boards clean and unmarked front and back of the book. Text body clean and unmarked throughout the book. Spine intact. Dust jacket near fine, light edge wear on top of Spine area. Overall, an excellent and neat copy of the book. RARE & SCARCE. Medics at War" by Len McCarthy is a historical account of the 2/13th Field Ambulance (A.I.F.) during World War II. It provides an abridged history and personal anecdotes from 1940 to 1945, detailing the experiences of Australian medics in wartime. The book was published in 1995 and includes illustrations, maps, and facsimiles. Book (2) SAS : A Pictorial History of the Australian Special Air Service 1957-1997 by M.J. Malone, OAM. Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Book condition is fine. RARE BOOK. Hard cover book. No Dust Jacket. Front and back of book boards clean. Book block clean. Spine intact. Excellent condition. This book published in a Limited edition of 1500 copies with 150 copies deluxe leather bound in Western Australia Emu Hide, Numbered and in slip case. Extra Attention this book is NOT with Emu Hide. This book is book which no military historian can afford to be without it commemorates the 40th Anniversary of the information of the Australian Special Air Service. From the First chapter, in which an excellent introduction by Major General Neville Smethurst encapsulates the history of the unit, to the last chapter in which the Blackhawk Tragedy on 1996 is an finale, the book details, in over a thousand captioned pictures, the day to day life of the S.A.S. Appalling conditions on patrol in Vietnam and other places, awesome experiences mountaineering in the Himalayas and elsewhere, the dreadful poverty of the people in the third world countries, happy days in various canteens, the contribution of the wives of the servicemen through the Ladies Auxiliary, an Honour Roll for those services have been officially recognised, and an in Memoriam for those no longer present at roll call, it is all here an In this mammoth work, result of years of research and collection. Mick Malone, who edited the work, served in the SASR from 1967 to 1992 from Tropper to Captain with posting to the Royal Military College, Duntroon (WO2) and RSM of the 1st Commando Regiment (awarded OAM,1989) on the past. He is currently the Administrator of The Arm Museum of W.A, and deals in antiquarian military books. EXCELLENT CONDITION AND RARE. Book (3) Australia and the 'New World Order' From peacekeeping to peace enforcement 1988-1991 By David Horner. Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Book condition is near fine. Hard cover. 1st edition, published 2011. Book boards clean and unmarked front and back of the book. Dust jacket near fine, no tears. Spine intact. Text body clean and unmarked throughout the book. Over-all an excellent and neat copy of the book. Ex-library copy with the top of the paper library slip on the first fly leaf page, Library ink stamp on the information page and the reference number on the spine. Extra charges for over-sea shipping as the book weight is over 500grams. See photos. Australia and the New World Order: From Peacekeeping to Peace Enforcement: 1988 1991 is a comprehensive study of Australia s role in peacekeeping and peace enforcement operations that developed at the end of the Cold War. Written by Professor David Horner.