The Story Of No.4 Aust Independent Company A.I.F
Biography & Memoir History Australiana
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The Story of No.4 Aust Independent Company A.I.F by G.E. Lambert is a scarce hardcover record of Australia's elite WWII commando unit, told through first-hand accounts and wartime photographs. This 1960s Australian first edition arrives with its original dust jacket, making it a prized addition for collectors of Anzac or special-forces history.
Inside, the narrative follows the volunteers who became the 4th Independent Company through New Guinea, Bougainville and Borneo, detailing their guerrilla tactics and jungle survival. Lambert, himself a veteran of the campaigns, blends official war diaries with personal stories, giving military enthusiasts an authentic glimpse at Australia's early special-operations heritage.
Condition is solid: pages remain crisp and unmarked, the binding is tight, and no leaves are stuck or dog-eared. Light foxing appears only on the top edge and first few leaves; the colourful dust jacket shows a small chip at the rear fold but still presents well on the shelf.
Perfect for readers after true Australian military history, this used hardcover delivers both research value and display appeal without the premium price of a pristine copy.