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`Further thoughts on Special Signals in World War 2'. Short article discussing the breaking of the German Enigma code by British Intelligence. Contains background information on the deciphering of many German and Italian codes and makes reference to the relief of Tobruk, the first battle of El Alamein and the capturing of Rommel's 621 Radio Intercept Company by Australians at Tel el Eisa. Also contains two letters written by Shirreff in 1987 relating to his post war career and thoughts on the British Intelligence Service.
Journal typed up from notes made on scraps of paper. Discusses training, leave, garrisoning of Tobruk and battles there, German attacks on the perimeter, patrols, counter attacks, evacuation. Journal
German propaganda leaflet dropped on the Allied position over Tel El Eisa in August 1942. Depicts the insignia of the 9th Division, and a platypus and boomerang. It questions the Allies defence of Ala
The grave of NX58494 Gunner (Gnr) Robert Clarence Dockrell, 9th Battery, 3rd Anti Tank Regiment in the El Alamein War Cemetery. Gnr Dockrell was killed in action on 1 November 1942 during the German o
The grave of NX60167 Sergeant (Sgt) Hilary John Hurley, 9th Battery, 3rd Anti Tank Regiment in the El Alamein War Cemetery. Sgt Hurley was killed in action on 1 November 1942 during the German offens
208 page manuscript entitled "My Four Uncles in World War II: Part 1 - Thomas Harold Bowman". This manuscript provides information on the life and service of Lieutenant T. H. Bowman (SX9327). The firs
This volume's main theme is the 9th Australian Division's contribution in 1941-42 to the defeat in North Africa of the German and Italian Army commanded by Field Marshal Rommel. In March 1941, soon a