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(Subject: Regimental & Unit Histories - General) Mass market paperback. Good. The history of the Special Boat Squadron of the Royal Marines from their first operations in WWII to the Falklands War. The SBS can trace their origins to the Second World War, when they were formed as the Special Boat Section in 1940. They became the Special Boat… Read more about this item

(Subject: Regimental & Unit Histories - General) Good for age and use. No d/w. An account of the accomplishments of those men selected from the Royal Navy, the British Army, and Royal Air Force, who work with U.S. Rangers and others of the United Nations in the Commandos. This is a contemporary publication written to bring their training and… Read more about this item

(Subject: Regimental & Unit Histories - General) Quite fragile with slight detaching of covers from text block. Mark on front cover plus some marks on the back covers. Among the articles are A,B,and C squadron notes, visit of the Colonel of the Regiment, Officers photograph (1961) the Ashton Memorial trophy, Sergeants mess, Sports, Obituaries etc. (Published: 1961) (Publisher: Private… Read more about this item

(Subject: Regimental & Unit Histories - General) Contemporary cartoons of the Yeomanry Cavalry 1880-1910. Includes such as subjects as the "Great Sham Fight at Lowestoft", the "Stampede from Ickworth, the exploits of the famous Z Troop and the finer points of Horsemanship and Reconnaissance. The collection is in the possession of the Suffolk and Norfolk Yeomanry. (Published: 1986) (Publisher:… Read more about this item

(Subject: Regimental & Unit Histories - General) Signs of use including some highlighting in bibliography. Dustjacket covered in previous owner plastic cover. An independent history of the United States Marine Corps from 1775 to 1975. Chapters include, Imperialism in the Caribbean, World War I and World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Appendices include Marine Medal of Honor Winners and… Read more about this item

(Subject: Regimental & Unit Histories - General) A special photographic edition of Regiment, the Military Heritage Collection published for 5th March - 29th April 1999. As an album it features little text other than the picture captions providing a pictorial record of that unit between the given dates. This edition covers the 1st and 2nd Life Guards, The Royal… Read more about this item

(Subject: Regimental & Unit Histories - General) A special photographic edition of Regiment, the Military Heritage Collection published for December 1999. As an album it features little text other than the picture captions providing a pictorial record of that unit between the given dates. (Published: 1999) (Publisher: Nexus Special Int.) (Pagination: 66pp illustrations) (Condition: Good in paper covers) UL-XXXXXX… Read more about this item

(Subject: Regimental & Unit Histories - General) A selection of colour photos that illustrate the Gurkhas in service for Britain. Includes recruitment, training and life in the Gurhka units of the British Army. Many of the photos are either full or double page. (Published: 1985) (Publisher: Guild Publishing) (Pagination: 160pp, 95pp, large format) (Condition: vg in dw) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Regimental & Unit Histories - General) The record of the Queens Household Brigade of the British Army - the Brigade of Guards and the Household Cavalry from 1642. Not the usual Regimental History but more of a fly on the wall book. It provides a good illustration of what it is like to be part of the one… Read more about this item

(Subject: Regimental & Unit Histories - General) An illustrated guide to the Infantry of the army of Frederick the Great, Crown Prince (later King) of Prussia from 1712 to 1786. The book features a full colour frontis portrait of Frederick, together with several colour pages and numerous black and white illustrations depicting uniforms, headgear, banners and events. German text.… Read more about this item

(Subject: Regimental & Unit Histories - General) A history of one the the most famous of all the British/Indian Army Regiments - from their original recruitment to post Independence (Published: 1985) (Publisher: Penguin Books) (ISBN: 0140075690) (Pagination: 317pp illustrations) (Condition: Showing signs of use but good reference copy.) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Regimental & Unit Histories - General) A scarce and collectible history of the regiment. Extensively illustrated, the book contains the story of the regiment from its formation in the 1830s as the Le 7e Bataillon De Chasseurs a Pied. Chapters cover the regiment's service in the Great War, World War II (including action as part of the French… Read more about this item

(Subject: Regimental & Unit Histories - General) From the very earliest Regiments, this world-wide study includes British, French, German, Russian, Italian, Spanish, Balkan, African, US and South American regiments, plus those of many more nations. (Published: 1972) (Publisher: Spring Books) (ISBN: 0600338991) (Pagination: 256pp, 160 col & 70 b/w illustrations. Large format) (Condition: Very good in d/w) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Regimental & Unit Histories - General) A short history with key information including campaign maps and details of all their major campaigns from the War of the Spanish Succession through to the World wars and the period from 1945-1987. Includes regimental colours, distinctions and lineage plus Victoria cross Citations, regimental Anniversaries, Memorials and Battle Honours. (Publisher: Private Publication)… Read more about this item

(Subject: Regimental & Unit Histories - General) The history of the Yeomanry from their formation in 1794. The book covers the 19th Century, South African War, WWI and WWII and includes a listing of regiments by County with a brief history and an illustration of its badge. With a tipped in bookplate signed by the author and the Sir… Read more about this item

(Subject: Regimental & Unit Histories - General) This concise history traces the development from the modest beginnings in 1775 to the 1980s when its 195,000 men and formidable amphibious capability provided a crucial combat ready element to the US armed forces. Whether fighting the Barbary Pirates in 1805, storming the fireswept beaches of Tarawa in 1943 or holding Khe… Read more about this item

(Subject: Regimental & Unit Histories - General) Published to celebrate the centenary year for The Sharpshooters. Individual chapters cover the different wars from the Boer War to World War II in which the Yeomanry have participated, plus events and life between the wars and on to the year 2000. Extensively illustrated with contemporary photographs. (Published: 2000) (Publisher: Private Regimental… Read more about this item

(Subject: Regimental & Unit Histories - General) A guide to the changes to the Regimental structure of the Regular British Army, which occurred from the 19th Century. (Published: 1994) (Publisher: Army Museums Ogilby Trust) (ISBN: 1899436006) (Pagination: 4 A5 pages folded into A4 format covers) (Condition: Good in comb bound card covers) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Regimental & Unit Histories - General) The Yeomanry Cavalry was first formed in 1794 comprising part-time volunteers, in order to defend Britain from possible invasion by Revolutionary France. In the South African war and the two world wars the Yeomanry Regiments fought initially as Cavalry, Mounted Rifleman and Dismounted Troops and later they served with success as Mechanised,… Read more about this item

(Subject: Regimental & Unit Histories - General) The inside story of the world-famous fighting force. The book examines its history, training, tradition and mystique and lists the Legion's commanding officers since 1831, its weapons, famous legionnaires, and the many nationalities who have served. With an introduction by Len Deighton, this is a compact, yet comprehensive history of the Legion… Read more about this item