THE YORK CHASSEURS: A CONDEMNED REGIMENT OF GEORGE
III
by Pete Lines
Formed on 13 November 1813 from the ‘Better Class of Culprit and
Deserter’ and confined aboard Isle of Wight military prison ships,
this expendable corps of ‘Serial Deserters’ was dispatched to
survive or die in the pestilential islands of Barbados, St Vincent,
Jamaica, Grenada, Tobago and Guadeloupe, where 26 per cent
successfully deserted and 30 per cent perished. In this unique study
the author examines in detail every aspect of the regiment: its
composition, its involvement in the capture of the island of
Guadeloupe, the desertions and punishments, and its eventual
disbandment in Canada.
OSPREY MEN-AT-ARMS 440:
NAPOLEON'S POLISH LANCERS OF THE IMPERIAL GUARD
by Ronald Pawley & Patrice Courcelle (Illustrator)
This book draws on
original regimental records to give by far the most detailed
account ever published in English of the organization and
personalities of the most renowned of the foreign units that
served in the Emperor's armies. Unlike most of his foreign troops,
these Polish horsemen were true volunteers, who owed their
honoured place in his Imperial Guard to their proven courage and
dash on battlefields from Spain to Russia. The text is illustrated
with rare portraits and photographs, and with detailed colour
plates of the Lancers' magnificent uniforms.
New in card cover - 48pp,
7 colour plates, c60 b/w illustrations
The close-range engagement of tanks became extremely important,
mainly because of the Soviet T-34 and KV-I tanks were for a long
time, superior to all German tanks and anti-tank guns. Frequently
employed in small groups of three to five tanks to support the
infantry, these Russian tanks could often be put out of action
with close-range weapons. This book provides a concise account of
Tank Destruction Badge, and the close-range combating of tanks. In
addition to a description of the special badge and the most
commonly used weapons, it includes operational accounts by
recipients of the badge.
New in illustrated boards - 64pp,
90 + colour & b/w illustrations
After weeks of bitter fighting there was a desperate need to
break out of the Normandy bridgehead. In late July 1944
Lieutenant-General Sir Miles Dempsey’s Second Army moved two
entire corps from the Caen sector to the countryside around
Caumont. Here, British XXX Corps prepared to give battle, with VII
Corps advancing in support between XXX Corps and the American
first Army. While the XXX Corps attack stalled, VIII Corps surged
ahead and a deep penetration was made. The author examines Monty’s
refusal to seize Vire, the disputed Anglo-American border and the
Operation’s impact on the German Mortain offensive.
THE BAE (HAWKER SIDDELEY) RAF HARRIER: A
COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE
by Andy Evans
Modellers Data File
17
Designed by the Sidney Camm, the Harrier introduced the ‘jump-jet’
concept, and it was the Royal Air Force who quickly saw its unique
possibilities. Although adopted by the US Marines, this book
concentrates on the Harrier in RAF service, from the P.1127 to the
last of the RAF Harriers - the GR.9 flown until its (premature)
withdrawal in 2011. This book looks at the development of
the aircraft and its roles in the Falklands conflict, the Gulf and
operations over Afghanistan. Includes 1:48 scale plan, 24
colour side-views plus colour modelling guides to the Revell 1:48
and Hasegawa and Italeri 1:72 scale kits.
New in card cover - A4 format, 128pp,
500 + colour photos & illustrations
