Joynt V C (6 results)

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Octavo Size [approx 14x22cm]. Very Good condition in Very Good Dustjacket. DJ spine a little sunned and now protected in our purpose-made plastic sleeve. A nice copy. Illustrated with Black & White Photographs and Maps. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 206pages. The autobiography of Australian soldier, Donovan Joynt, who was awarded a VC on the Western Front. On his return to Australia he took up land under the Soldier Settlement scheme, became a founder member of Legacy, established a successful printing business ' The Dominion Press' and commanded a number of camps in Australia during World War Two.

Hard Cover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 233pp, bibliography, bw ills, maps. Or black cloth in jacket. Some staining to bottom edge, small piece missing from top corner of first several pages, light foxing. An account of the little recognized role of the Australian soldier in the defence of France's Channel Ports in 1918 including the events which led to his being awarded the Victoria Cross. Col Joynt's ( Lieutenant in the 8th Battalion at the time) personal diary of the period is published here in full adding immediacy to the account. Size: 8vo.

Hardback. 1st Edition. Octavo Size [approx 15.5 x 22.8cm]. Very Good condition in Very Good Dustjacket. DJ protected in purpose-made clear archival plastic sleeve. A nice copy. Illustrated with Black & White Photographs and Map. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 233 pages.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 233pp, bibliography, bw ills, maps. Or black cloth in jacket. Slightest of edge wear to jacket-near new. An account of the little recognized role of the Australian soldier in the defence of France's Channel Ports in 1918 including the events which led to his being awarded the Victoria Cross. Col Joynt's ( Lieutenant in the 8th Battalion at the time) personal diary of the period is published here in full adding immediacy to the account. Size: 8vo.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. First Edition. 206 pages, includes index. Black/white photos. A clean, straight, unmarked book, in an undamaged dust jacket, appears unused.

Paperback. W. D. Joynt, V.C., Wren Publishing. Author: W. D. Joynt, V.C.Binding: PaperbackPublished: Wren Publishing, 1975Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageSaving The Channel Ports: 1918 chronicles the pivotal events of the final year of World War I, focusing on the desperate struggle to protect the strategically vital Channel Ports. This compelling historical account details the intense military operations and the unwavering resolve of the Allied forces against the German Spring Offensive. The narrative presents a vivid picture of the tactical challenges and heroic efforts that ultimately secured these crucial maritime gateways. It argues for the profound significance of these battles in shaping the war's outcome, offering a meticulous examination of a critical period. This authoritative work instructs readers on the strategic importance of the ports and the sacrifices made to defend them. Paperback.