REGIMENTAL HISTORIES
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History of "C"
The story of a unit raised for war, fought hard in
ALL THE KING'S ENEMIES The Remarkable Deeds of the Lincolnshire Gunners by Jack Bartlett and John Benson
This book is more truly a biography of a part of the 60th
Field Regiment of the Royal Artillery.
Although the two batteries of the Lincolnshire Gunners were
gunners, they became Chindit infantry in
ARMOURED GUARDSMEN A War Diary: June 1944-April 1945 by Robert Boscawen
This is a stirring story of front line action with the Coldstream Guards as they fight their way through North West Europe during the final year of the War. The diary ends abruptly as the author, who had already had three tanks shot from under him, suffered severe burns along with the only other survivor of his crew. HC, 232pp, illus., pub. 2001, Leo Cooper, mint in dust jacket. Price: $37.00
AT THE SHARP END:
FROM PARADIS TO KOHIMA The 2nd
Battalion Royal
The World War II service of one of
BATTLEAX DIVISION
From
This book provides a unique account of the exploits of the
78th Division. In 1942,
CAP BADGE
The story of four battalions of the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment 1939-1947. HC, 336pp, illus., pub. 1995, Leo Cooper, mint in dust jacket. Price: $35.00
CHALLENGERS AND CHARGERS A History of the Life Guards 1945-92 By William Loyd
This is a history of the several thousand men who passed through the ranks of the Regiment between the end of the Second World War up until the union with The Blues and Royals in October 1992. HC, 168pp, illus., pub. 1992, Leo Cooper, mint in dust jacket. Price: $35.00
THE
This book provides a photographic history of one of
COMMANDO WHITE
DIAMOND
Unit history of the 2/8 Australian Commando Squadron. HC, 112pp, illus., pub.1996, Australian Military History Pub., mint, illus. covers. Price: $35.00
COMMANDOS AND RANGERS OF WORLD WAR II By James Ladd
This exciting story of
A
This book is a war memoir unlike any other. It is a fast moving story of a quietly witty
and observant young American serving with a band of legendary Asian fighting
men during some of the days of
DARBY’S RANGERS We Led the Way by William O. Darby
From the moment they hit the beaches in
'DARE TO WIN'
The Story of the
NZSAS is one of the world's premier elite military units. This book reviews the NZSAS's rigorous selection process; it describes the training, equipment and weapons employed by the NZSAS; and it studies the philosophy which gives the NZSAS cohesion and direction. HC, 11 3/4" x 8 1/2", 107pp, illus., some in color, pub. 1987, Battery Press, mint in dust jacket. Price: $30.00
DARING TO WIN Special Forces at War By David Eshel
This book, written by a veteran elite unit officer, is an entertaining and dramatic narrative detailing the most impressive, intrepid and often famous elite actions on land, sea and in the air. HC, 214pp, illus., pub. 1992, Arms and Armour, mint. Price: $29.00
Soft cover price: $15.00
THE DAY THE DEVILS
DROPPED IN The 9th Parachute
Battalion in
This book examines in fascinating detail the pivotal role of the 9th Battalion of the Parachute Regiment over the first week of the landings. In his quest to uncover the true story of the early days of the landings, Neil Barber has successfully tracked down surviving participants in the operation. The result is an inspiring and revealing read and a fine tribute to those whose contribution must never be forgotten. HC, 222pp, illus., pub. 2002, Leo Cooper, mint in dust jacket. Price: $33.00
THE DIARY OF A RAT By "Smoky" F. A. Reeder
An account of the activities of portion of 7 Division Supply Column, Australian Army Service Corps, Australian Imperial Forces up to and including the Siege of Tobruk. SC, 80pp, illus., pub. 1977, Roebuck, very good. Price: $30.00
THE DORSETSHIRE REGIMENT (Images of
This unique photographic history of the Dorsetshire Regiment
conveys the history and spirit of a county regiment which was raised in 1702
and continued its service until amalgamation with the Devons in 1958. Contains over 200
photographs taken from the regimental archives in the
THE DOUBLE REDS OF
The author's story of a magnificent guerilla warfare
struggle fought in
THE DUKE OF CORWALL'S LIGHT INFANTRY (Images
of
With over 200 photographs taken from the regimental
archives, this book provides a vivid picture of the Regiment's service around
the world in war and peace.
THE EARLY BATTLES OF THE EIGHTH ARMY ‘Crusader’ to the Alamein Line 1941-1942 by Adrian Stewart
The early history of the Desert Rats was by no means so
glorious or successful. The author
analyses the reasons for the near catastrophic reverses in the days before
THE
This book is a photographic history of one of
THE 15TH/19TH THE KING'S ROYAL HUSSARS A Pictorial History by Ralph Thompson
This book covers the period from the amalgamation of the 15th The King's Hussars and the 19th Queen Alexandra's Own Hussars, to the modern Regiment of the 1980s. HC, 197 photos, pub. 1989, Quoin, mint in dust jacket. Price: $30.00
THE FIGHTING
This book tells the story of the division's campaign in
FIGHTING WITH POPSKI’S PRIVATE ARMY By Park Yunnie
This is the story of Popski’s
famous fighting unit, in the words of his second-in-command. As the Eighth Army advances towards
FIRE BY ORDER
Recollections of Service with 656 Air Observation Post
Squadron in
Now at last, thanks to the recollections, as well as the diligent research by the author, the true contribution of these 'daring men in their flying machines' can be properly appreciated. HC, 188pp, illus., pub. 1997, Leo Cooper, mint in dust jacket. Price: $35.00
FOLLOW ME! The Story of the Second Marine Division in World War II By Richard W. Johnston
This book shows how a Marine Division is created, how its traditions grow, how it fights and the kind of men that grow out of it. HC, 11 x 8 1/2", 305pp, illus., maps, pub. 1948, 1st Edition, Random House, school stamped, good. Price: $75.00
FOR
This book is primarily a history of the past 30-odd years in
the life of an infantry regiment of the British Army as seen through the eyes
and told in the words of those who have served in the Royal Regiment of
Fusiliers. Includes
three appendices: Allied HM ships,
regiments, the RAF squadron and Livery Companies; Roll of Honour;
and the Regiment’s Forgotten Army.
HC, 9 ½” x 12”, 225+pp, illus. (some in colour), pub. 2000, The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers,
mint in dust jacket. Price: $55.00
FOR LOVE OF REGIMENT Volume One 1660-1914 - A History of British Infantry By Charles Messenger
This book takes the story from the Restoration in 1660 to the end of the First Battle of Ypres in November 1914. HC, 260pp, illus., pub. 1994, Leo Cooper, mint in dust jacket. Price: $32.00
FOR LOVE OF REGIMENT Volume Two 1915-1994 - A History of British Infantry By Charles Messenger
This book is not concerned merely with the fighting; it also deals with the living conditions of the infantry soldier - his clothing, food, accommodations and weaponry. It includes the depressing details of the various amalgamations and disbandments. HC, 287pp, illus., pub. 1996, Leo Cooper, mint in dust jacket. Price: $33.00
FORRARD-the Story of the East Riding Yeomanry By Paul Mace
While the East Riding Yeomanry can trace its ancestry back
as far as 1714, Forrard concentrates on the
distinguished story of the Regiment in the Second World War. In 1940 the Yeomanry was given the unenviable
task of delaying the German advance into
THE GENEALOGY OF THE REGIMENTS OF THE BRITISH ARMY Vol. 1 – The Cavalry by Anthony Baker
The Lineage of the Cavalry, Yeomanry, Infantry Regiments and the Artillery of the British Army from the 1690s to the present. Includes large fold-out tables. The raisings, retitling, disbandments and amalgamations are all shown as well as the associated Militia, Volunteer and Territorial units of each Regiment. Includes a chronological record, details of movements, nicknames, marches, mottos, cap badges, insignia, Battle Honours, etc. SC, 8 ¼” x 11 ¾”, 205pp, pub. 1999, Military Press, mint. Price: $45.00
THE GENEALOGY OF THE REGIMENTS OF THE BRITISH ARMY Vol. 2 – The Yeomanry by Anthony Baker
The Lineage of the Yeomanry from the 1690s to the present. All of the details described above. SC, 8 ¼” x 11 ¾”, 151pp, pub. 1999, Military Press, mint. Price: $45.00
THE GENEALOGY OF THE REGIMENTS OF THE BRITISH ARMY Vol. 3 – Guards and Infantry – Part I – By Anthony Baker
The Lineage of the Guards and Infantry from the 1690s to the present. All of the details described above. SC, 8 ¼” x 11 ¾”, 190pp, pub. 1999, Military Press, mint. Price: $45.00
THE GENEALOGY OF THE REGIMENTS OF THE BRITISH ARMY Vol. 4 – Infantry – Part 2 by Anthony Baker
The Lineage of the Infantry from the 1690s to the present. All of the above details as described above. SC, 8 ¼” x 11 ¾”, 173pp, pub. 1999, Military Press, mint. Price: $45.00
THE GENEALOGY OF THE REGIMENTS OF THE BRITISH ARMY Volume 5 – The Infantry Part 3 by Anthony Baker
This volume includes The Prince of Wale’s Own Regiment of
Yorkshire, East and West Riding Regt., the
THE GENEALOGY OF THE REGIMENTS OF THE BRITISH ARMY – Volume 6 – The Infantry Part 4 by Anthony Baker
This volume includes The Royal Irish, Royal Regt. Of
THE GREEN HOWARDS (Famous Regiments) By Geoffrey Powell
This book covers three hundred years of the Green Howards'
history including their recent service in
HC, 144pp, illus., pub. 1968, Hamish Hamilton, very good, no dust jacket. Price: $32.00
HC, 144pp, illus., pub. 1968, Hamish Hamilton, very in dust jacket, writing on frontis. Price: $36.00
GUARDIA DI FINANZA 1774-1974
The story of the Italian Guardia De Finanza, profusely illustrated with photos and drawings, many in color. SC, approx. 30pp, pub. c.1975, published by the Regiment, good, loose covers, inscription on inside cover, Italian language book. Price: $32.00
THE GUNNERS A History of Australian Artillery By David Horner
Drawing on diaries and letters, much of the story is told through the experiences of the gunners themselves, letting the reader know what it was like to be a gunner - in barracks, on the gun-line, in bringing forward ammunition or in observing fire. HC, 564pp, illus., pub. 1995, Allen and Unwin, very good, corners knocked a bit, in dust jacket. Price: $60.00
HE WHO DARES Recollections of Service in SAS, SBS and MI5 by David Sutherland
Much of the action is set in the
THE HEAT OF
This book follows the 16th Battalion, Durham
Light Infantry as they slog their way through
A HISTORY OF THE
BRITISH CAVALRY 1816-1850 The Marquess of
During the years of 1816 through 1850 the cavalry were
employed in action chiefly in
A HISTORY OF THE
BRITISH CAVALRY 1816-1919 The Marquess of
This is the definitive history of the final hundred years of the British Cavalry. This volume covers the traumatic experiences of the Crimean War and the Indian Mutiny. HC, 519pp, illus., pub. 1989, Leo Cooper, mint in dust jacket. Price: $70.00
A HISTORY OF THE
BRITISH CAVALRY 1816-1919 The Marquess of
This book covers the high noon of the
A HISTORY OF THE
BRITISH CAVALRY 1816-1919 The Marquess of
Lord Anglesey shows how the gradual introduction of motor vehicles, aeroplanes, modern artillery and fire arms heralded the painful death throes of the horse-borne soldier as an instrument of war and at the same time affected the pre-1914 conditions of life of both officers and men of the mounted arm. HC, 565pp, illus., pub. 1986, Leo Cooper, mint in dust jacket. Price: $70.00
A HISTORY OF THE
BRITISH CAVALRY 1816-1919 The Marquess of
In this volume Lord Anglesey treats of the spectacular
exploits of the yeomanry, the Australasian and the Indian mounted forces in the
A HISTORY OF THE
BRITISH CAVALRY 1816-1919 The Marquess of
This campaign is chiefly remembered for the siege and fall of Kut and their horrific consequences. HC, 198pp, illus., pub. 1995, Leo Cooper, mint in dust jacket. Price: $70.00
A HISTORY OF THE
BRITISH CAVALRY 1816-1919 The Marquess of
This volume deals with the first five months of the Great War on the Western Front. HC, 262pp, illus., pub. 1996, Leo Cooper, mint in dust jacket. Price: $70.00
A HISTORY OF THE
BRITISH CAVALRY 1816-1919 Volume 8: The Western Front 1915-1918
Epilogue 1919-1939 - The Marquess of
This last volume of Lord Anglesey's monumental chronicle of the mounted arm's final century is intended to put the record straight. He shows how, at the worst crisis moments the cavalry's superior mobility saved the day time and again. The book ends with an extensive epilogue showing how between 1919 and 1939, the mounted arm said goodbye to its horses and took to mechanization with a surprising degree of enthusiasm. HC, 397pp, illus., pub. 1997, Leo Cooper, mint in dust jacket. Price: $75.00
THE HISTORY OF THE 15TH -19TH THE KING'S ROYAL HUSSARS 1945-1980
By Jeremy Bastin
This book tells the story of the Regiment through 35 years
of peacetime. It follows the Regiment's
exploits in
THE HISTORY OF THE 53RD (WELSH) DIVISION IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR By Brig. C. N. Barclay
The author has produced a book which is readable and interesting and one which gives a very clear account of the activities of the Division both before and during the war. HC, 233pp, illus., pub. 1956, Wm. Cloves and Sons, mint in protective cover. Price: $40.00
THE HISTORY OF THE GREEN HOWARDS Three Hundred Years of Service by Geoffrey Powell and John Powell
Here for the first time is the whole story from raising in 1688 to present day deployment with equal
emphasis to all periods of its service.
In it the authors reveal many fresh aspects of the Green Howards’ history, in particular the little covered
inter-war and post 1945 decades. HC, 316pp, illus., pub. 2002, Leo Cooper, mint in dust
jacket. Price: $45.00
A HISTORY OF THE SAS REGIMENT By John Strawson
The author tells how the SAS evolved from an unconventional
handful of men, who under David Stirling operated so successfully behind enemy
lines in
HONOUR TITLES OF THE ROYAL ARTILLERY By Major General B. P. Hughes
A complete listing of honour titles awarded to the Batteries of the Royal Artillery. General Hughes has collected and rewritten in one book the stories of all those batteries (58 at present) who proudly possess an honour title. HC, 222pp, illus., pub. 1988, Royal Artillery, mint in dust jacket. Price: $30.00
HONOURABLE CONQUESTS By A. J. Smithers
An account of the enduring work of the Royal Engineers throughout the Empire. HC, 215pp, illus., pub. 1991, Leo Cooper, mint in dust jacket. Price: $38.00
HONOURS AND AWARDS INDIAN ARMY 1914-1921
Each section lists in Regimental order, the recipient's number, rank, name and theatre for which a particular award was given. SC, 302pp, J. B. Hayward, mint. Price: $34.00
THE INNISKILLING DIARIES 1899-1903 By Martin Cassidy
One hundred years ago, the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers were fighting a desperate campaign many thousands of miles from their native land. The Second Boer War tested the resolve and resources of the mightiest Empire in the world. Through the differing angles of these fine accounts, we witness not just the drama of battle but the harsh conditions that the British troops had to endure. HC, 252pp, illus., pub. 2001, Leo Cooper, mint in dust jacket. Price: $37.00
THE IRISH GUARDS IN THE GREAT WAR The Second Battalion By Rudyard Kipling
With vivid simplicity, Kipling brilliantly recaptured the incongruities of war, the unbelievable happenings in battle, and the unremitting flow of impressions in where there is no doubt who the heroes are - the fighting men. HC, 223pp, illus., original maps and appendices, pub. 1997, Sarpedon, mint in dust jacket. Price: $35.00
THE IRON CROSS A History 1813-1957 By Gordon Williamson
It is hoped that this book will give the reader a good
insight into the rich history of one of the world’s most famous awards, drawing
as it does on many personal memories of surviving German veterans who
graciously provided much information and photographic material from their
personal albums. HC,
176pp, illus., pub. 1994, Reddick,
no dust jacket (illustrated cover), small knick on front cover, very good
condition. Price: $30.00
IRON DIVISION – The History of the 3rd Division 1809-1989 By Robin McNish
The 3rd Division was formed by
THE KING'S OWN YORKSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY 1857-1968 (Images of England) Compiled by Malcolm K. Johnson
This fascinating illustrated regimental history contains
photographs taken over a period of 111 years.
During this time the Regiment served in most parts of the Empire
including areas as diverse as
THE KING’S OWN
THE KING’S
LEWISHAM GUNNERS
A centenary history of 291st (4th
THE LOYAL NORTH
LANCASHIRE REGIMENT 1855-1970 (Images of England) Compiled by Stephen
Bull for the Queen’s Lancashire Regiment – Using over 200 illustrations from
the rich regimental archives, the history of this remarkable north-country
regiment is explored from the beginnings of photography to the amalgamation at
Dover in 1970. They served all over the
globe; from the wastes of
THE LOYAL REGIMENT (The 47th and 81st Regiments of Foot) Famous Regiment Series by Michael Langley. HC, 118pp, illus., pub. 1976, Leo Cooper, very good, no dust jacket. Price: $32.00
THE MAKING OF A LEGIONNAIRE My Life in the French Foreign Legion Parachute Regiment by Bill Parris
Many men wonder if they have what it takes to join the
Legion. From the brutality of basic
training to the Parachute Regiment and jungle warfare instruction in
MALAYAN TALES OF
THE
This book is not intended to be a history of the KOYLI in
MONTY'S IRON SIDES
From the Normandy Beaches to
As the only division in the British Liberation Army to participate in the savage fighting from D-Day all the way through to VE-Day, the indomitable Iron Sides were frequently in the thick of the action, led by the popular ex-Desert Rat GOC 'Bolo' Whistler. HC, 214pp, illus., pub. 1995, Sutton, mint in dust jacket. Price: $35.00
THE NEMESIS FILE The True Story of an SAS Execution Squad by Paul Bruce
The author was a tough, idealistic young trooper in the SAS
when he was dispatched to
A NOBLE CRUSADE The History of Eighth Army 1941-45 by Richard Doherty
This is the first comprehensive history of Eighth Army, the best-known British field army of the Second World War and probably the most famous of all time. Official records, personal accounts, published material and the VC winners' stories have been used in this account of Eighth Army's Noble Crusade from late 1941 through the victory of El Alamein to the suffering of the Italian campaign and on until 1945. HC, 368pp, illus., pub. 1999, Sarpedon, mint in dust jacket. Price: $35.00
THE
THE PALS SERIES OF BOOKS
BIRMINGHAM PALS 14th, 15th,
and 16th (Service) Battalions of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment - A
History of the three city battalions raised in
The story of the nation's response to
This book tells the story of the Hull Pals, a story very similar to many other Pals battalions from the Great War but in this case, one that is not dulled by the frequency of its telling. Includes nominal rolls of officers and other ranks, soldiers deaths, 27 appendices. SC, 10" x 12 1/4", 248pp, illus., pub. 1999, mint. Price: $27.00
A history of the 15th (Service)
Battalion (1st
This book, part of the Pals Series of Kitcheners New Army,
deals with the battalions raised in the Merseyside (
A history of the two Manchester Brigades. HC, 240pp, illus., pub. 2004, Leo Cooper, mint in dust jacket. Price: $40.00
PALS The 11th (Service) Battalion (
A history of the Battalion raised
from
PALS The 13th and 14th Battalions
York and
A history of two battalions raised by the
town of
The history of four unsung Fusilier battalions of the
British Expeditionary Force, engaged in
TYNESIDE IRISH 24th, 25th, 26th and 27th (Service) Battalions of the Northumberland Fusiliers - A history of the Tyneside Irish Brigade raised in the North East in World War One by John Sheen
Many of the men of the Tyneside Irish Brigade had only one day in a major battle, but, on that one day, they wrote the name of Tyneside Irish Brigade into the history books of the British Army. SC, 264pp, illus., pub. 1998, Pen and Sword, mint, 9 3/4 x 12 1/2. Price: $30.00
This comprehensive record includes coverage of training, equipment, weapons, deployment of airborne forces and a chronological breakdown of The Parachute Regiment's history, blending fact and narrative from archives and veterans. HC, 415pp, illus., pub. 1992, BCA, very good in dust jacket. Price: $40.00
THE PARATROOPERS
OF THE FRENCH FOREIGN LEGION-From
This ‘elite of the elite’, the Second Foreign Legion
Parachute Regiment has a rich history spanning the Indochina War, the
THE PARAS The Story of the Parachute Regiment by Theodore Rowland-Entwistle
The Paras provides a detailed assessment of this highly distinguished corps. Containing over 80 striking photographs and artworks, this book highlights the finest hours of an elite fighting force. HC, 9 1/4 x 11 3/4, 96pp, illus., some in colour, pub. 1997, Parragon, mint in dust jacket. Price: $30.00
THE PARAS The Inside Story of Britain’s Toughest Regiment by John Parker
The author has reconstructed the major events in the full
sixty-year history of the Parachute Regiment, largely in the words of the men
who were there. HC,
386pp, illus., pub. 2000, Metro, very good in dust
jacket. Price: $30.00
PARAS-An Illustrated History of
This is a fitting tribute to
THE POLAR BEARS
Monty's Left Flank - From
Christened the 'Polar Bear Butchers' by the infamous Lord Haw-Haw after its involvement in the ferocious battles following D-Day at Cristot, Fontenay, Tessel Wood and Rauray, the 49th Infantry Division thrust its way out of the beach head and fought with distinction in the bloody campaign to liberate Europe in 1944-45. HC, 234pp, illus., pub. 1995, Sutton, mint in dust jacket. Price: $31.00
PRELUDE TO GLORY The Story of the Creation of Britain’s Parachute Army by Group Captain Maurice Newnham, OBE, DFC
Sixty thousand men and women of many nations, including ten
thousand secret agents, were trained to parachute at Ringway. This book tells the story of the prelude
which led to the epic of
THE QUEEN’S ROYAL
REGIMENT (The 2nd Regiment of Foot) Famous Regiment Series
by Jock Haswell – HC, 152pp, illus., pub. 1967,
Hamish Hamilton, mint in dust jacket.
Price: $36.00
READY FOR ANYTHING The Parachute Regiment at War 1940-1982 By Julian Thompson
This book is the most comprehensive account to date of the
main events in the history of the Parachute Regiment, from the Second World War
to the
THE RED DEVILS
(Famous Regiments) From Bruneval to the
With well over 100 photographs and illustrations, this book is a comprehensive single volume history of the Airborne Forces. HC, 310pp, illus., pub. 1984, Leo Cooper, mint in dust jacket. Price: $36.00
RED LIGHTS AND RED
CAPS The Encounters of a Conscript in 105
Provost Company Royal Military Police (BTA)
The author's recollections cover a wide spectrum of life as a conscript in the early fifties. The descriptions are graphic: it's a blow by blow account of the many trials and tribulations, the joy and frustrations, foisted on an individual in his late teens. SC, 137pp, illus., Westmorland Books, pub. 1997, mint. Price: $28.00
REGIMENTS OF THE BRITISH ARMY 1939-1945 (Artillery) by Malcolm A. Bellis
A full listing of all regiments raised by the Royal
Artillery during the Second World War, including Territorial and Yeomanry
Regiments. It covers Heavy, Super Heavy,
Medium, Field and Coastal Artillery, giving locations and divisions. HC, 123pp, including maps,
pub. 1995, Military Press, mint.
Price: $45.00
REMEMBER WITH ADVANTAGES A History of the 10th, 11th and Royal Hussars 1945-92 By Henry Keown-Boyd
This book traces the history of the two regiments from 1945 until the first amalgamation and then details the sadly short lived history of the Royal Hussars up to the time of the second amalgamation in 1992. HC, 296pp, illus., pub. 1994, Leo Cooper, mint in dust jacket. Price: $32.00
THE ROYAL ARMY
MEDICAL CORPS (Famous Regiments) by
This is the first comprehensive history of the Royal Army Medical Corps ever published. HC, 121pp, illus., pub. 1972, Leo Cooper, mint in dust jacket. Price: $30.00
THE ROYAL ARMY SERVICE CORPS (Famous Regiments) By Graeme Crew
HC, 320pp, illus., pub. 1970, Leo Cooper, very good in worn dust jacket, corners knocked a bit. Price: $30.00
THE
ROYAL
THE ROYAL CORPS OF SIGNALS Unit Histories of the Corps (1920-2001) and its Antecedents by Cliff Lord and Graham Watson
This book contains overviews of the Signals Order of Battle
at specific times in history; detailed précis of specialist signal units
including Commando, and Para units; history of 35 Commonwealth and related
Signal Corps; photographs of many rare signal badges; scores and scores of unit
histories both Regular and Territorial from the past to the present; and is a
limited edition of 1000 copies, individually numbered. HC, 409pp, illus., pub.
2003, Helion, mint in dust jacket. Price:
$60.00
THE ROYAL DRAGOONS (1st Dragoons) Famous Regiment Series by R. J. T. Hills
HC, 109pp, illus., pub. 1972, Leo Cooper, very good in dust jacket. Price:
$36.00
THE
ROYAL HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT (37th/67th Regiment of
Foot) Famous Regiment Series by Alan Wykes, HC,
128pp, illus., pub. 1968, Hamish Hamilton, mint in dust jacket. Price:
$36.00
THE ROYAL MARINES Famous Regiment Series by Major-General J. L. Moulton – HC, 97pp, illus., pub. 1972, Leo Cooper, very good, no dust jacket. Price: $32.00
THE ROYAL NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS (The 5th Regiment of Foot) Famous Regiment Series by Basil Peacock – HC, 128pp, illus., pub. 1970, Leo Cooper, mint in dust jacket. Price: $36.00
THE ROYAL SCOTS (The Royal Regiment) Famous Regiment Series by A. M. Brander – HC, 80pp, illus., pub. 1974, Leo Cooper, very good in dust jacket. Price: $36.00
ROYAL WELCH
FUSILIERS (Images of
This stunning collection of over 200 photographs illustrates
the distinguished service of
THE SAS AT WAR 1941-1945 By Anthony Kemp
Here, for the first time, is the full story of the SAS during the Second World War. Packed with facts never revealed before, it charts unflinchingly the successes and blunders of the unit's largely secret wartime operations. HC, 268pp, illus., pub. 1991, mint in dust jacket. Price: $36.00
SAS PHANTOMS OF THE JUNGLE A History of the Australian Special Air Service By D. M. Horner
A gripping story of Australian soldiers at war, in
SAS - THE ILLUSTRATED HISTORY By Barry Davies, B.E.M.
Although this book concentrates on the modern era of the Falklands, the Gulf War and the regiment's role in the fight against terrorism, it also looks back at the campaigns of World War II and covers every major theatre of war in which the SAS has been involved. SC, 11 3/4" x 9 1/2", 224pp, illus., some in colour, pub. 1997, Virgin, mint. Price: $25.00
SAS THE JUNGLE
FRONTIER 22 Special Air Service Regiment in the
Based upon first-hand evidence from officers and soldiers involved, this book brings vividly to life the danger, tension and elation of jungle fighting, and is a compelling story of high adventure. SC, 382pp, illus., pub. 1984, Fontana/Collins, paperback edition, good condition. Price: $17.00
SAS WITH THE MAQUIS In Action With the French Resistance - June-Sept. 1944 by Ian Wellsted
On the night of D-Day a small group of parachutists were
dropped into the Morvan area of central
SCOTS GUARDS On The Western Front, 1915-1918 By Wilfrid Ewart
Some excerpts from Wilfrid Ewart’s compelling record of his service as an officer of the Scots Guards on the Western Front in the Great War. SC, 180pp, pub. 2001, Strong Oak Press, mint. Price: $25.00
THE SCOTS GUARDS By William F. Hendrie and Jack Smith
The Scots Guards can trace their history back to 1642 when
the regiment was raised as the King’s Lifeguard of Foot by the Marquis of
Argyll. There are over 200 images of the
regiment and its men at their best, in battle and in play, and the images and
accompanying text are a unique record of a unique regiment. SC, 128pp, illus., pub.
2002, Tempus, mint.
Price: $23.00
THE SCOTTISH HIGHLANDERS AND THEIR REGIMENTS By Michael Brander
The Scottish nation ceased to exist on
THE SCOTTISH REGIMENTS Europa Militaria #24 by Ted Nevill
In more than 130 striking photographs the experienced defence photo-journalist Ted Nevill records the appearance of today’s Scottish regiments on parade, in training and in the field. A concise, fact-packed text details the organization, dress, equipment and tasks of these world-famous fighting regiments. SC, 64pp, vastly illustrated, pub. 1999, Crowood, mint. Price: $26.00
16TH/5TH
THE QUEEN’S ROYAL LANCERS Famous Regiment Series by James Lunt – HC, 74pp, illus., pub. 1973, Leo
Cooper, very good in dust jacket.
Price: $32.00
THE SOLDIER
By Major Tony Thomas, MBE, 156 Bn.,
This book describes the author’s life as a
SOLDIERS OF
This book presents a selection of photographs of these
'part-time' soldiers of
THE
THE SOUTH WALES
BORDERERS (24TH Regiment of Foot) 1881-1969 (Images of
This fascinating collection of over 200 photographs
illustrates the distinguished service of the 24th Regiment, South
Wales Borderers which was raised as Colonel Dering’s
Regiment in 1689. They saw service in
the First World War on the Western Front, in
SWIFTLY THEY STRUCK The Story of No. 4 Commando by Murdoch C. McDougall
This book tells the story of the wartime exploits of No. 4 Commando, seen from the viewpoint of the particular troop in which the author served as a section officer from 1942 until it was disbanded after the war. HC, 208pp, illus., pub. 1954, pages age marked, Odhams, good in torn dust jacket. Price: $26.00
THE TANK CORPS-HONOURS AND AWARDS 1916-1919
Originally published in 1919 as the "Tank Corps Book of
Honour", the data not of interest to the medal collector has been removed
and a short history of the Tank Corps has been added. SC, 401pp, pub. 1982, Midland Medals,
THE 10TH
ROYAL HUSSARS (Prince of Wale’s Own) Famous Regiment Series by Michael
Brander – HC, 137pp, illus., pub. 1969, Leo Cooper, very good
in dust jacket. Price: $36.00
THE TERRITORIAL ARMY By Graham N. Thompson and Teddy Nevill
The author explains in clear and unequivocal terms what the TA can do for the country and how it trains for its task. SC, 80pp, lavishly illus., (some in colour), pub. 1989, Ian Allan, mint. Price: $25.00
TERRITORIAL
BATTALIONS OF THE REGIMENTS OF
SC, 134pp, illus., mint. Price: $19.00
THE TIGERS 6th, 7th, 8th & 9th (Service) Battalions of the Leicestershire Regiment by Matthew Richardson
This is the first major history of the Leicestershire
Regiment in the Great War since the 1930s.
It brings vividly to life the characters of the four battalions. The book contains information on every major
figure in each battalion. It follows
them from training on Salisbury Plain through to the battles whose names are
etched into the history of the Great War: The Somme,
TO THE LAST ROUND
This book is a detailed portrayal of life in an artillery regiment during the Second World War, as told by the fighting men themselves, supported by a wealth of photographs, illustrations and maps. HC, 223pp, illus., pub. 1996, Leo Cooper, mint in dust jacket. Price: $35.00
21st ARMY GROUP By Francois de Lannoy
From 6 June until
UNIFORMS OF THE FOOT GUARDS From 1661 to the Present Day – From Original Paintings by Bryan Fosten and written by William Y. Carman
The thirty paintings by Bryan Fosten
illustrate some of the uniforms worn by the Foot Guards on the battlefield and
the parade ground. W. Y. Carman
describes how the uniforms evolved and the many campaigns in which they have
fought. HC, 127pp,
illus., pub. 1995, Pompadour Gallery, mint in dust jacket. Price: $50.00
THE
It is the story, the author says "of men in battle - the story of individual courage - of men who risked everything to do what had to be done." Their history spans over 200 years. SC, 807pp, illus., pub. 1982, McGraw-Hill, includes Marine medal of honor winners and maps, mint. Price: $15.00
THE UNITED STATES
MARINES Famous Regiment Series by E. H. Simmons – HC, 184pp, illus., pub. 1974, Leo Cooper, mint in dust jacket. Price:
$36.00
THE WELCH REGIMENT (41st and 69th
Foot) 1881-1969 (Images of
This intriguing collection of around 200 photographs
illustrates the distinguished service of a
WELSH MILITIA AND VOLUNTEER CORPS 1757-1908 1:
This volume is the first of a series which will, for the
first time ever, place under hard cover a comprehensive record of the services
of the Welsh Militia Regiments and Volunteer Corps active during a 150 year
period which ended with the implementation of the Territorial and Reserve
Forces Act on
WELSH MILITIA AND VOLUNTEER CORPS 1757-1908 2: The Glamorgan Regiments of Militia by Bryn Owen
The Militia Regiments of Wales served in almost every corner of the Kingdom. The author provides a thorough and comprehensive coverage. HC, 279pp, illus., pub. 1990, Palace, mint in dust jacket. Price: $28.00
THE
WHO DARES WINS The Story of the Special Air Service 1950-1980 By Tony Geraghty
An exciting story of secret warfare, high adventure and
unpublicized military success, it is told with the aid of maps and photographs
from the campaigns of
THE WINGS OF PEGASUS The Story of the Glider Pilot Regiment by George Chatterton
This book is a stirring chronicle of the enterprise, skill and daring of a remarkable body of men. Brigadier Chatterton has collected in its pages the exciting records of numerous individual feats of arms by men under his command in a variety of dangerous and often bizarre situations. HC, 282pp, illus., pub. 1982, Battery Press, mint in dust jacket. Price: $35.00
WITH THE GURKHAS
In this engrossing autobiography Scott Leathart pays tribute to the Gurkhas with whom he felt greatly privileged to serve, his association with them spanning almost 20 years. It is a riveting story, offering a unique combination of war memories, letters home, and details of colonial life. HC, 270pp, illus., pub. 1998, Pentland Press, mint in dust jacket. Price: $36.00
WITH THE GURKHAS
IN THE
Thanks to extensive research drawing on both British and
Argentine sources, this book is both an accurate and vivid record of the
contribution of these legendary and fearless fighters. The author has also discovered massive
interest in
THE WORCESTERSHIRE
REGIMENT (The 29th and 36th Regiments of Foot)
Famous Regiment Series by Richard Gale – HC, 122pp, illus., pub. 1970, Leo Cooper, very good in dust jacket. Price:
$36.00
THE YEOMANRY REGIMENTS Over 200 Years of Tradition by Patrick Mileham
In the South African War and two world wars, the Yeomanry
regiments fought initially as cavalry, mounted riflemen and dismounted troops;
later they served with notable success as mechanized, artillery and signal
regiments. Although it became much
changed in character during the course of the century, the Yeomanry still
faithfully reflects British society at large and maintains a distinctive
presence as part of the modern-day Territorial Army. HC, 128pp, illus., pub.
2003, Spellmount, mint in dust jacket. Price:
$30.00
THE YORK AND
With over 200 photographs taken from the regimental archives
in the