The text with each chapter makes for an interesting account of the operation, as well as the photos which illustrate the story of events and which in turn have more useful captions that tell more of the story. The terrain, the villages all give a good illustration of both the atmosphere and the character of the war that came to Sicily. For the modellers, there is some helpful detail on uniforms and equipment of the place and time which could be helpful as ideas and inspiration for a variety of dioramas.
Read the complete review [link=https://www.militarymodelscene.com/asion-of]here.[/link]
Military Model Scene, Robin Buckland
The text with each chapter makes for an interesting account of the operation, as well as the photos which illustrate the story of events and which in turn have more useful captions that tell more of the story. The terrain, the villages all give a good illustration of both the atmosphere and the character of the war that came to Sicily. For the modellers, there is some helpful detail on uniforms and equipment of the place and time which could be helpful as ideas and inspiration for a variety of dioramas.
Read the complete review [link=https://www.militarymodelscene.com/asion-of]here.[/link]
Military Model Scene, Robin Buckland
As featured 'on the shelf' by Neil Smith
Wargames Illustrated, June 2017
As featured 'on the shelf' by Neil Smith
Wargames Illustrated, June 2017
In this long overdue biography, the author reveals the detail of this fine soldier's character and superb military record.
Oxford & Cambridge Club Military History Group
In this long overdue biography, the author reveals the detail of this fine soldier's character and superb military record.
Oxford & Cambridge Club Military History Group
'The author demonstrates his dedication to thorough research and
provides a series of new insights into Monty and his Staff. It is a
nicely paced account and includes some good images in the photo plate
section.'
Read the full review [link=http://reviews.firetrench.com/the-men-behind-monty/#more-3549]here![/link]
Firetrench
'The author demonstrates his dedication to thorough research and
provides a series of new insights into Monty and his Staff. It is a
nicely paced account and includes some good images in the photo plate
section.'
Read the full review [link=http://reviews.firetrench.com/the-men-behind-monty/#more-3549]here![/link]
Firetrench
The dictum of many of the men that served with Peter Davis was: better to die happily having 'lived' a little than never to have 'lived' at all. All shared the intense lives of complete military professionals with the pride of being a part of the SAS. These were ordinary men as the fears and concerns of Davis show but they were also extraordinary because they control intense fear and carry on with the tasks they have been set. This book is a great tribute to those men. It is an honest and very readable account of the life of a young officer whose readers can do no more than respect and rejoice he survived. To be murdered in his home in South Africa in 1994 was not what he deserved.
The Military History Group
The dictum of many of the men that served with Peter Davis was: better to die happily having 'lived' a little than never to have 'lived' at all. All shared the intense lives of complete military professionals with the pride of being a part of the SAS. These were ordinary men as the fears and concerns of Davis show but they were also extraordinary because they control intense fear and carry on with the tasks they have been set. This book is a great tribute to those men. It is an honest and very readable account of the life of a young officer whose readers can do no more than respect and rejoice he survived. To be murdered in his home in South Africa in 1994 was not what he deserved.
The Military History Group
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Eighth Army in Italy 1943 – 45
Eighth Army, Britain's most famous field army of the twentieth century, landed in Italy in September 1943 and fought continously until the defeat of the Germans in early-May 1945. This book studies the experience of Eighth Army in the Italian campaign, examining how a force accustomed to the open spaces of North Africa adjusted to the difficult terrain… Read more...
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Armoured Warfare in the Italian Campaign 1943-1945
The Second World War campaigns in North Africa, on the Eastern Front and in northwest Europe were dominated by armoured warfare, but the battles in Italy were not. The mountainous topography of the Italian peninsula ensured that it was foremost an infantry war, so it could be said that tanks played a supporting role. Yet, as Anthony Tucker-Jones demonstrates,… Read more...
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The Last Great Cavalryman
Nearly 70 years have passed since October 1944 when Dick McCreery became the third and final Commander of the legendary Eighth Army in Italy – in succession to Monty and Oliver Leese. With his outstanding record as a fighting soldier and armoured tactician, it was no surprise to anyone that he was to be hugely successful. McCreery was commissioned… Read more...
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With The East Surreys in Tunisia and Italy 1942 - 1945
The East Surreys were in near continuous action from November 1942, when they landed in North Africa (Operation TORCH) through to the end of hostilities in May 1945. During these three years of bitter fighting they cleared the Germans from Tunisia, took part in Operation HUSKY, (the invasion of Sicily) and fought up through Italy as far as the River… Read more...
