This fascinating book follows the 144th Regt, RAC (Royal Armoured Corps) from landing, on D-Day +8, through the Normandy campaign, into Belgium/Holland, and ultimately across the Rhine. It does so in part through the memoirs of several who served in the regiment, leaning particularly heavily on the writings of Marcus Cunliffe... All in all, an excellent book. Well worth reading.
Read the full review [link=https://aquestionofscale.blogspot.com/2019/05/book-review-from-arromanches-to-elbe.html]here[/link]
A Question Of Scale, Seb Palmer
This fascinating book follows the 144th Regt, RAC (Royal Armoured Corps) from landing, on D-Day +8, through the Normandy campaign, into Belgium/Holland, and ultimately across the Rhine. It does so in part through the memoirs of several who served in the regiment, leaning particularly heavily on the writings of Marcus Cunliffe... All in all, an excellent book. Well worth reading.
Read the full review [link=https://aquestionofscale.blogspot.com/2019/05/book-review-from-arromanches-to-elbe.html]here[/link]
A Question Of Scale, Seb Palmer
This book from Pen and Sword not only shows photographic images of the Red Army at war, but also includes a useful text with regard all aspects of it. From recruitment and training, to political teaching, experiences at the front and especially food, the life of a Soviet soldier is thoroughly covered. I have not seen any of the images previously and very few are posed propaganda. With the few that are posed the author points this out and explains why. The text accompanying each photograph often points out details such as medals, weaponry and uniforms that enable the images to be dated. It is interesting reading for anyone that wants to know how individual soldiers saw their service at the front lines during WW2.
Mal Wright Author. British and Commonwealth Warships WW2 Camouflage.
This book from Pen and Sword not only shows photographic images of the Red Army at war, but also includes a useful text with regard all aspects of it. From recruitment and training, to political teaching, experiences at the front and especially food, the life of a Soviet soldier is thoroughly covered. I have not seen any of the images previously and very few are posed propaganda. With the few that are posed the author points this out and explains why. The text accompanying each photograph often points out details such as medals, weaponry and uniforms that enable the images to be dated. It is interesting reading for anyone that wants to know how individual soldiers saw their service at the front lines during WW2.
Mal Wright Author. British and Commonwealth Warships WW2 Camouflage.
As featured 'On The Book Shelf'
Wargames Illustrated, March 2019
As featured 'On The Book Shelf'
Wargames Illustrated, March 2019
Raised in 1902 and disbanded in 1922; one squadron served as part of the BEF at Mons in 1914 and subsequently a further five squadrons served with distinction throughout the Great War in France and Flanders. This is the first published account of the South Irish Horse and the author has done well to pull together a coherent and relatively detailed story draw largely from incomplete war diaries and press reports. He includes a reconstructed roll of honour and a list of honours and awards.
Military Historical Society
Raised in 1902 and disbanded in 1922; one squadron served as part of the BEF at Mons in 1914 and subsequently a further five squadrons served with distinction throughout the Great War in France and Flanders. This is the first published account of the South Irish Horse and the author has done well to pull together a coherent and relatively detailed story draw largely from incomplete war diaries and press reports. He includes a reconstructed roll of honour and a list of honours and awards.
Military Historical Society
Included in the book are stunning sketches, clear uncluttered maps, artwork and photographs, each linking to the vast experience which the Division had on the Battlefield. One of my own favourite images is that of the 7th Gordons clearing Y-Ravine by Fred A. Farrell. Moreover, despite its hardback cover and quality design, it is a perfect size to fit in a suitcase if visiting the battlefields and following in the footsteps of this Division.
Jon Sandison, Freelance
Included in the book are stunning sketches, clear uncluttered maps, artwork and photographs, each linking to the vast experience which the Division had on the Battlefield. One of my own favourite images is that of the 7th Gordons clearing Y-Ravine by Fred A. Farrell. Moreover, despite its hardback cover and quality design, it is a perfect size to fit in a suitcase if visiting the battlefields and following in the footsteps of this Division.
Jon Sandison, Freelance
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Stalingrad to Kursk
The epic battles fought at Stalingrad and Kursk were pivotal events in the war on the Eastern Front. After the catastrophic failure of the German offensives of 1942 and 1943, the Wehrmacht was forced onto the defensive. Never again would it regain the initiative against the seemingly inexhaustible forces of the Red Army. But how did this decisive shift… Read more...
