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Book Collection Lot of Three War Titles: Book (1) Troops, Trains and Trades: The wartime Role of the Railways of Western Australia, 1939-1945. Book (2) Mud & Dust: Australian Army Vehicles & Artillery in Vietnam. Book (3) Fighting the Kimberley: The 3 Australian Corps Kimberley Guerilla Warfare Group 1942-1943. Book 1 & 3 are soft cover and book 2 in a hard cover. Extra charges for over-sea shipping as the book lot collection is over 500gram. See condition report and synopsis for the books. Book (1) Troops, Trains and Trades: The wartime Role of the Railways of Western Australia, 1939-1945. Published 1999, 1st edition. Soft cover. A4 size. Pages 160. Book board is clean & Unmarked front and back of the book except for light crease on front bottom corner. Book block is clean. Spine intact. Text body is clean & unmarked throughout the book. Troops, Trains and Trades: The Wartime Role of the Railways of Western Australia, 1939 1945 is a fascinating deep dive into how WA s railways became a backbone of the war effort during WWII. Authored by Philippa Rogers, this 160-page monograph explores the logistical, industrial, and human contributions of the railway system in Western Australia. Key Highlights from the Book: Troop Movement: WA railways transported thousands of soldiers, nurses, and even prisoners of war across vast distances. Industrial Support: Workshops like Midland Junction were repurposed to manufacture military equipment, including shells. Civilian Involvement: Railway staff enlisted in large numbers around 14,500 across Australia with many serving in specialist military units. Women s Roles: Women stepped into expanded roles within the railway system, some even serving in nursing units and losing their lives in service. Strategic Importance: Despite challenges like differing rail gauges, WA s railways were vital for moving supplies, equipment, and personnel efficiently. Book (2) Mud & Dust: Australian Army Vehicles & Artillery in Vietnam. Hard cover. Dust jacket very good, no tears. Book boards are clean & Unmarked front & back. Book block clean & unmarked all side of the book. Text body clean. Spine intact. A military technology historian affiliated with the Australian War Memorial. Scope: Covers armoured fighting vehicles, artillery, logistics, and engineer equipment used by the Australian Defence Force during the Vietnam War. Visuals: Features over 400 photographs, many from the Australian War Memorial s collection. Includes personal essays from Vietnam veterans, technical specs, and operational insights. Vehicles & Artillery Highlighted Centurion tanks. M113 armoured personnel carriers. Field artillery pieces. Engineer and logistics vehicles. Transport ships used between Australia and Vietnam. Why It Stands Out: Blends technical detail with personal stories. Offers a historical and emotional perspective on the machinery of war. Serves as a reference for researchers, veterans, and model builders. Fighting Book (3) The Kimberley: The 3 Australian Corps Kimberley Guerilla Warfare Group 1942-1943. Book condition is very good for a library copy. Book board front has some wear on the bottom corner. Light scratches on front. Bar code on the bottom the spine. Rear book board clean. Book block is clean all side. Spine intact. Text body clean. Published in 2011, the book focuses on the 3rd Australian Corps Kimberley Guerilla Warfare Group, which operated in the remote Kimberley region of Western Australia during 1942 19432. What the book covers: The formation and operations of Major Mitchell s Guerilla Warfare Group. Roles of various units including: 101 Field Security, Special Duties groups, Volunteer Defence Corps & Derby Garrison. The use of Aboriginal guides and training of Aboriginal men for military purposes, Personal diaries, letters, and photographs that reveal the secrecy and resilience. Weight of Book (1) 0.615kg. Book (2) 1.431kg. Book (3) 1.320kg.
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