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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
#68468
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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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BROWN (James Ambrose)
Retreat to Victory. A Springbok's Diary in North Africa: Gazala to El Alamein 1942.
1st Ed., xiv+301pp., illus. throughout, several maps. VG in dw. Jo'burg: Ashanti Pubg.
1991
#62716
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Author's diaries with South African Infantry (The Transvaal Scottish) in the 8th Army in North Africa: The Crusader Offensive, Gazala & Tobruk & on to El Alamein. A detailed & well-illustrated account. VG in dw. See illustration on our website.
£25
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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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MCMANNERS (John)
Fusilier: Recollections & Reflections 1939-1945.
1st Ed., 224pp., 8 photos., 6 maps. VG in dw. Wilby: Michael Russell.
2002
#68394
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Author was commissioned 1940 & served with 1st Bn. Northumberland Fusiliers in Western Desert inc. siege of Tobruk, Retreat, Alamein, Mareth Line & Fall of Tunis. Afterwards became Staff officer in command of 210 British Liaison Unit, in charge of liaison with the Greek army in exile. VG in dw. Scarce. See illustration on our website.
£35
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