Military History - Regimental & Unit Histories - General Section
Regimental & Unit Histories -
General Section
A wide selection of
military histories, many officially published, featuring both famous &
lesser known regiments & units of many nations
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THE YEOMANRY REGIMENTS: A PICTORIAL HISTORY by Patrick J. R. Mileham 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, Artillery and Signal regiments. Today their presence is maintained as Territorial Army units.1985, Spellmount, , 0946771960,< K-01>,128pp illustrations, Faded spine. Good in d/w, , Subject...Regimental & Unit Histories - GeneralWeb No. 3187-01..............................£8.00 |
THE SHARPSHOOTERS 1900-2000 by Boris Mollo 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.2000, Private Regimental Pub., , ,< K-01>,A4 format. 63pp illustrations, Very good in card covers, , CARDSubject...Regimental & Unit Histories - GeneralWeb No. 34848-01..............................£12.00 |
THE STORY OF THE US MARINE CORPS. by J Robert Moskin 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 Commandants of the Marine Corps.1979, Paddington Press, , 0709205198,< K-01>,796pp, photos, maps, source notes, index, , , Subject...Regimental & Unit Histories - GeneralWeb No. 2011-01..............................£10.00 |
TWENTY FOURTH INFANTRY by William G Muller A history from 1869 to 1922 of one of the Black Afro-American Regiments of the US Army. They saw considerable service on the Frontier against Red Indian tribes, in the Spanish-American War in Cuba, the Philippines insurrection, the Mexico Expedition and other campaigns.1972, Old Army Press, , ,< K-01>,131pp, 34 illustrations, shelf wear only, very good, , CARDSubject...Regimental & Unit Histories - GeneralWeb No. 4946-01..............................£18.00 |
TWENTY-FIFTH INFANTRY 1869-1926 by John H Nankivell One of the Black Afro-American Regiments of the US Army, the 25th served in the West seeing action at Wichita and Pine Ridge. They took part in the Santiago Campaign, the Philippines Insurrection, and various fronts in WWI. Includes extracts from General Orders and reports of actions.1972, Old Army Press, , ,< K-01>,233pp, 141 illustrations, photos, map, bibliography, shelf wear, card covers rubbed, otherwise good, , CARDSubject...Regimental & Unit Histories - GeneralWeb No. 4947-01..............................£19.00 |
THE HISTORY OF THE WELSH MILITIA AND VOLUNTEER CORPS: 1. ANGLESEY AND CAERNARFONSHIRE by Bryn Owen A concise history of The Militia and Volunteer Cavalry, Infantry, and Artillery formations of North Wales. The book includes numerous illustrations of Unit and headress badges, uniforms, accoutrements, equipment and muster rolls.1989, Palace Books, , 1871904005,< K-01>,245pp, 80 illustrations, bibliography, index, Fine in d/w, , Subject...Regimental & Unit Histories - GeneralWeb No. 10504-01..............................£6.00 |
THE HISTORY OF THE WELSH MILITIA AND VOLUNTEER CORPS: 2. THE GLAMORGAN REGIMENTS OF MILITIA by Bryn Owen A concise history of the Militia and Volunteer Units and formations of Glamorgan from the mid 18th Century. Numerous illustrations detail insignia and badges, dress, accotrements and equipment of the Infantry and Artillery units. Members served in South Africa during the Boer War.1990, Palace Books, , 1871904013,< K-01>,279pp, 80 illustrations, Mint in d/w, , Subject...Regimental & Unit Histories - GeneralWeb No. 10505-01..............................£5.00 |
THE HAWKS by Bryan Perrett The history of the 14th/20th King's Hussars. They were called "The Hawks" in honour of the Prussian Eagle badge conferred on them in 1798. Their campaigns include the Peninsular War, India and the Mutiny, Persia, the Sikh Wars, Sudan, the Boer War, WWI in Mespotamia and France and The Middle East and Italy in WWII. The regiment's first gallantry award was the commemorative medal struck for the victory at Preston in 1715. Since then the regiment has been awarded two Victoria Crosses.1984, Picton Publishing Ltd., , 0902633945 ,< K-01>,viii + 152pp, 73 illustrations, tables, Mint. Storage wear only, , Subject...Regimental & Unit Histories - GeneralWeb No. 11763-01..............................£8.00 |
FIGHTING MARINES by Patrick Pringle The story of the Royal Marines and their campaigns from the siege of Gibraltar in the 18th Century, to Malaya and Korea, post WWII. An ex-library copy with all the usual stamps and markings. Reading copy only for reference. 1966, Evans Brothers, , ,< K-01>,192pp, 23 illustrations., , , Subject...Regimental & Unit Histories - GeneralWeb No. 25118-01..............................£6.00 |
16 AIR ASSAULT BRIGADE: BRITAIN'S RAPID REACTION FORCE by Tim Ripley A historical narrative of 16 Brigade's operations since its formation in 1999, explaining the innovative tactics and operational procedures used to move by air into battle. The book covers military hardware including Apache attack helicopters, as well as describing the elite combat units including the Parachute Regiment and Pathfinders. Key personalities from the Brigade are examined together with a comprehensive analysis of how the Brigade has performed and how it is likely to evolve in coming years.2008, Pen & Sword, , 9781844157433,< K-01>,272pp. numerous colour & b/w illustrations, maps, tactical diagrams., new in dw, , Subject...Regimental & Unit Histories - GeneralWeb No. 35363-01..............................£25.00 |
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