Apparently less ‘glamorous’ than the Selous Scouts or the SAS,
very little has been written about the RLI. Often underrated, but
arguably one of the most effective counter-insurgency units of all
time, this was the unit that first utilised the ‘Fireforce’
concept — the devastating airborne envelopment and annihilation of
the guerrilla enemy. A veritable ‘foreign legion’ with over 20
diverse nationalities serving in the ranks, the RLI was a truly
international airborne battalion. It fought the bitter Zimbabwean
‘Bush War’ for 15 years, against the overwhelming tide of
communist-trained guerrillas. This splendid new book features
hundreds of colour photos, maps, rolls, honours and awards plus a
90 minute DVD with previously unseen combat footage.
New in d/w - Large format, 544pp, 1,200 colour & b/w phots & maps,
90 minute
DVD
THE CHURCHILL TANK AND THE CANADIAN ARMOURED CORPS
by Mark W. Tonner
This new book covers the history of the venerable Infantry Tank
as used by the Canadian Army Overseas during the Second World War.
A detailed examination including vehicle specifications, of the
four major Marks with 26 tables and 9 appendices. Included are
colour graphics of the markings found on these tanks in Canadian
use.
New in card covers - Large Format,
126pp, 124 illustrations
A gripping account
of the RAF and Commonwealth pilots who flew Hurricanes in defence
of Malta between June, 1940 and April, 1942. Most of the fighters
defending this tiny bastion flew from aircraft carriers or from
North African bases but a handful of pilots arrived on the island
via Sunderland flying boats. Many of these men were inexperienced
and quickly paid the supreme price, particularly when facing the
elite Messerschmitt pilots of 7/JG26. The book is written from
diaries and contemporary accounts, and contains many previously
unpublished photographs
ARMOR PHOTO HISTORY NO. 1: U.S. ARMORED CAR
STAGHOUND
by Roger V Lucy
A comprehensive
history of the design, development and operational use of the U.S.
built Staghound armored car, widely used by British, Canadian,
Polish and New Zealand regiments during World War Two. Packed with
archive photos, all-new 1/35th scale drawings of Staghound I, II
and III, 9 tone drawings reprinted from various technical manuals
plus 19 full-color plates showing British, Canadian, New Zealand,
Polish and Italian vehicles. The Most complete single reference
book for correcting, modifying and super-detailing the Bronco and
Italeri Staghound kits.
New in card cover - A4 format,64pp,
131 photos, 6pp 1/35th scale drgs,
9 drawings, 19 colour plates
The compelling, brutal but true account of Chris Cocks’s service
in 3 Commando, The Rhodesian Light Infantry, during Zimbabwe’s
bitter 'Bush War’ of the ’70s ‘Fireforce’, a tactic of total
airborne envelopment, was developed and perfected by the RLI,
together with the Selous Scouts and the Rhodesian Air Force.
Fireforce became the principal strike weapon of the beleaguered
Rhodesian forces in their struggle against the overwhelming tide
of the Communist-trained and equipped ZANLA and ZIPRA guerrillas.
While estimates of enemy casualties vary, there seems little doubt
that the RLI accounted for at least 12,000 ZANLA and ZIPRA
guerrillas.
New in card cover - 320pp, Colour
& b/w illustrations
