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1st Derbyshire Yeomanry Scrapbook 1939-1947.
1st Ed., xii+183pp., 4to, photos. throughout, 3 maps (one fldg.). Derby: Bemrose.
1948
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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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The Iron Duke: The Regimental Magazine of the Duke of Wellington's Regiment (West Riding). Vols. XV-XXIII, 1939-1947.
Run of 27 issues covering WW2, Vol. XV, No. 42, Feb. 1939-Vol. XXIII, No. 68, Oct. 1947, each annual Volume c.200pp., so some 1800+pp in all, with photos., sketches, &c. For the Regiment. Contemp.
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Containing the customary regimental news, historical articles (inc. extracts from diaries &c. of participants in earlier campaigns), Army Lists extracts, various named group photos., obituaries, &c. These wartime issues also containing news & reports from battalions on various Fronts overseas inc. Middle East, NW Europe & Burma, plus citations for awards & articles by officers on various operations & events. An excellent source on the regiment during the Second World War. VG throughout. All issues in orig. dec. wraps., VG. See illustration on our website.
£275
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The Tiger Kills: The Story of the Indian Divisions in the North African Campaign.
1st HMSO Ed., 195pp., 27 plates, 12 maps. HMSO for Govt. of India.
1944
#65622
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The 4th & 5th Indian Divisions in North Africa. Orig. dec. wraps. (as issued), sl. chipped, VG. See illustration on our website.
£15
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AGAR-HAMILTON (J.A.I.) & TURNER (L.C.F.)
Crisis in the Desert, May-June 1942.
1st Ed., xiii+368pp., num. photos., 37 maps (some fldg.). Cape Town: OUP.
1952
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South African official history: Western Desert inc. battles of Gazala & the Cauldron, Tobruk & 'first Alamein.' Orig,. blue cloth, minor wear, scarce. See illustration on our website.
£65
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BHARUCHA (Major P.C.)
Official History of the Indian Armed Forces in the Second World War: The North African Campaign 1940-1943.
Ed. by Bisheshwar Prasad. 1st Ed., xxx+567pp., 48 photos., 43 maps (many fldg.). Combined Inter-Services Historical Section (India & Pakistan).
1956
#67586
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Excellent, detailed account & possibly the very rarest of the Indian official histories. Orig. blue cloth, gilt, VG. See illustration on our website.
£425
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BHARUCHA (Major P.C.)
Official History of the Indian Armed Forces in the Second World War: The North African Campaign 1940-1943.
Ed. by Bisheshwar Prasad. 1st Ed., xxx+567pp., 48 photos., 42 of 43 maps (many fldg.). Combined Inter-Services Historical Section (India & Pakistan).
1956
#68625
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Excellent, detailed account & possibly the very rarest of the Indian official histories. Rebound, modern Indian style leather binding, VG thus but lacking fldg. map from end-pocket hence inexpensive copy.
£145
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BRUCE (Col. R.N.B.D., OBE, TD)
Chronicles of the 1st Battalion The Rangers (K.R.R.C.) 1939/1945.
1st Ed., orig. dec. wraps., [v]+75pp., 6 photos., 4 maps. No imprint/date, but privately published, 1958.
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Very rare duplicated typescript history of The Rangers, a London Territorial Regiment designated 9th Bn. KRRC in 1941: includes mobilization & training then campaigns in Greece, Crete & North Africa. Much interesting details on these campaigns, several excellent maps & various lists of officers present in campaigns & a Roll of Honour. Orig. dec. wraps., somewhat worn, sound & rare. See illustration on our website.
£225
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CHEVENIX TRENCH (Charles)
The Indian Army & The King's Enemies 1900-1947.
1st Ed., 312pp., 50 illus., 20 maps & plans. VG in dw. T&H.
1988
#62883
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The Indian Army in WW1 (Western Front, Gallipoli, Mesopotamia, Palestine &c.) & WW2 (Eritrea, North Africa, Italy & Far East). Skilful account. Author served with Indian Cavalry inc. NWF & Italy in WW2. VG in dw. See illustration on our website.
£15
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DANIELL (D.S.)
The Royal Hampshire Regiment. Vol. 3: 1918-1954.
1st Ed., xi+294pp., 4 plates. VG in dw. Aldershot. G&P.
1955
#63987
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WW2: France & Belgium 1939-40; North Africa; Sicily; Italy; NW Europe. Awards. Orig. blue cloth, gilt, VG, nice copy in dw. See illustration on our website.
£45
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FERGUSSON (Bernard)
The Black Watch & the King's Enemies.
2nd Imp.., 384pp., 23 maps. VG in chipped/torn dw. Collins.
1950
#64482
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WW2 history: F&F 1939-40, North Africa, Italy, Greece, Burma (2nd Bn. with the Chindits), NW Europe 1944-45. Orig. green cloth, VG in chipped/torn dw, See illustration on our website.
£20
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