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1st Derbyshire Yeomanry Scrapbook 1939-1947.
1st Ed., xii+183pp., 4to, photos. throughout, 3 maps (one fldg.). Derby: Bemrose.
1948
#68327
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Armoured recce regiment in North Africa, Italy & Austria. Roll of Hon., awards. Detailed & well-illustrated history. Orig. blue cloth, gilt, VG ex-IWM with minor markings. See illustration on our website.
£50
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A.F.V. Recognition. Part 1: British & Allied Turreted A.F.Vs.
Orig. buff printed wraps., 271pp., numerous photos. & sketches. War Office. Jan.
1943
#63916
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Details & illustrations of many AFVs. This copy with various amendments/additions pasted in, somewhat serviceworn, sound. Ownership inscrip. of M.H.H. Bayley, Recce Corps. See illustrations on our website.
£25
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The Story of the 79th Armoured Division Oct. 1942-June 1945.
1st Ed., 314pp., 126 plates & one fldg., num. fldg. maps. VG in dw. Hamburg: BAOR.
1945
#68580
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Restricted. Hobart's "funnies" (DD tanks, Crabs, Crocodiles, Kangeroos, Arks, Buffaloes &c.), Normandy to Germany. Orig. red cloth, gilt, col. onlay to front of divisional sign, little wear, VG in sl. chipped but VG & attractive dw. See illustration on our website.
£65
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BRERETON (J.M.)
A History of the 4th/7th Dragoon Guards & Their Predecessors 1685-1980.
1st Ed., xiii+494pp., 4to, col. frontis., 94 plates (some col.), 12 maps & diagrams. VG in dw. Catterick: The Regt.
1982
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Campaigns include Peninsular, Kaffir War, Crimea, Egypt 1882, Boer War, WW1 Western Front & WW2 BEF 1940 & North-West Europe 1944-45 from Normandy to Bremen, post-war Radfan & Cyprus. Rolls of Hon. 1914-18 & 1939-45, roll of awards post-1946. Orig. maroon cloth, gilt, VG in dw. See illustration on our website.
£25
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BRERETON (J.M.)
A History of the 4th/7th Dragoon Guards & Their Predecessors 1685-1980.
1st Ed., xiii+494pp., 4to, col. frontis., 94 plates (some col.), 12 maps & diagrams. Catterick: The Regt.
1982
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Campaigns include Peninsular, Kaffir War, Crimea, Egypt 1882, Boer War, WW1 Western Front & WW2 BEF 1940 & North-West Europe 1944-45 from Normandy to Bremen, post-war Radfan & Cyprus. Rolls of Hon. 1914-18 & 1939-45, roll of awards post-1946. Orig. maroon cloth, gilt, VG. See illustration on our website.
£20
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CARVER (Brig. R.M.P.)
The History of 4th Armoured Brigade.
1st Ed., orig. printed card wraps., 46pp. Gluckstadt: J.J. Augustin.
1945
#63457
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Independent armoured brigade in North Africa, Italy & NW Europe 1944-45. Roll of Bde. commanders, order of battle. Orig. dec. wraps., little chipped & worn, about VG. See illustration on our website.
£45
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CARVER (Brig. R.M.P., DSO, MC)
The History of 4th Armoured Brigade.
1st Ed., orig. printed card wraps., 46pp. Gluckstadt: J.J. Augustin.
1945
#68029
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Independent armoured brigade in North Africa (Tobruk, Alamein, Tunis, &c.), Italy & NW Europe 1944-45. Roll of Bde. commanders, order of battle. Orig. dec. wraps., VG. See illustration on our website.
£35
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CARVER (Lt.-Col. R.M.P.)
A Short History of the Seventh Armoured Division October 1938-May 1943.
1st Ed., orig. dec. wraps., [v]+43pp., 4to, 3 fldg. maps. Printing & Stationary Services, MEF.
1943
#68037
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Useful & detailed contemporary account of early operations in the Desert, Siege & Relief of Tobruk, El Alamein to Tripoli & on to Tunis. The distinguished author served throughout these operations, initially on the divisional staff & commanding 1st RTR in the battle at Tunis. Contains orders of battle & good col. maps. VG. See illustration on our website.
£45
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CRAWFORD (Driver Robert John, RASC)
I Was An Eighth Army Soldier.
As narrated to Major John Dalgleish, RASC. 4th Imp., 86pp., 8 photos., fldg. map. Gollancz.
1944
#66724
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Personal experiences with 1st Armd. Div., six months in the Western Desert until wounded in June 1942. Orig. green cloth, gilt, VG. See illustration on our website.
£15
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DIXON (Alec)
Tinned Soldier: A Personal Record, 1919-1926.
1st Ed., 314pp. Jonathan Cape.
1941
#67970
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Peacetime soldiering in the ranks of the Royal Tank Regt., "with all its miseries & benefits." Author enlisted for seven years in June 1919: T.E. Lawrence served in the ranks alongside him & became a good friend. A useful account of the army winding down after WW1 & the public's attitude towards soldiers. Orig. red cloth, sp. little rubbed & worn, generally VG. See illustration on our website.
£25
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