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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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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FITZGERALD (Major D.J.L., MC)
History of the Irish Guards in the Second World War.
1st Ed., xv+615pp., 30 illus., 22 maps. Aldershot: G&P.
1949
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2nd & 3rd Bns. participated in the campaign from Normandy to the Baltic inc. attempt to relieve Arnhem &c. 1st Bn. served in Norway, North Africa & Italy. Roll of Hon., awards. Orig. blue cloth, gilt, minor rubbing, VG. See illustration on our website.
£65
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JEFFREYS (Alan) & ROSE (Patrick) Eds.
The Indian Army, 1939-47: Experience & Development.
1st Ed., xi+244pp., frontis. VG in dw. Ashgate.
2012
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A collection of scholarly papers on aspects of IA training, organisatiion & active service (Middle East & Burma) during WW2. Much of interest. Hardback edition, VG in dw. See illustration on our website.
£30
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MEREWOOD (Jack, MM)
To War with The Bays: A Tank Gunner Remembers 1939-1945.
1st Ed., 209pp., 19 photos. VG in dw. Cardiff: 1st The Queen's Dragon Guards.
1996
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War memoirs based on author's diary. Briefly in France 1940 then much on North Africa & Italy (awarded MM after the Battle of the Mareth Line). Published by his regiment. VG in dw. See illustration on our website.
£15
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PAKENHAM-WALSH (Maj.-Gen. R.P., CB, MC)
History of the Corps of Royal Engineers. IX, 1938-1948: Campaigns in Sicily & Italy: The War Against Japan: North-West Europe, 1944-45: Minor & Non-Operational Areas: Post-War, 1945-48
1st Ed., xviii+644pp., 50 portraits, 23 maps. VG in dw. Chatham: Inst. of REs.
1958
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Detailed history of all aspects of Sapper operations. Orig. red cloth, gilt, VG in dw. See illustration on our website.
£45
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PRAVAL (Major K.C., IDSM)
The Red Eagles: A History of the Fourth Division of India.
1st Ed., 447pp., 53 photos. (some col.), 21 maps & sketches (several fldg.). VG in dw. New Delhi: Vision Books.
1982
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The WW2 formation in Eritrea, North Africa, Italy & Greece, followed by post-Independence formation in Sino-Indian War 1962 & Indo-Pak Wars of 1965 & 1971. Rolls of gallantry awards for the latter (post-1947) campaigns. VG in dw & scarce. See illustration on our website.
£75
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