The history of the Ulster Defence Regiment, 1969 to 1992 when it
merged with the Royal Irish Rangers. The author looks at the
threat under which they and their families lived - 197 members
were killed as a result of terrorist attack - and addresses issues
such as accusations of paramilitary infiltration and political
interference. This is the only regimental history where surviving
members have to remain anonymous for their own safety. They were a
unique and controversial fighting force.
New in d/w - 434pp, 34 b/w photos,
1 map, Roll of Honour
In the 19th century the eastern Savannah (now divided between the
countries of Nigeria, Niger, Mali, and Cameroon) was one of the most
most culturally sophisticated parts of the African continent. During
this period warfare among the peoples of the eastern Savannah was
largely dominated by cavalry, and a significant proportion of these
mounted troops were armoured. This groundbreaking book examines in
detail the arms, equipment and methods of warfare used by armoured
‘knights’ and infantry, and includes in addition sections on their
horses, artillery, flags, fortifications, and clothing.
New in card cover - A4 format,
62pp,
80 b/w photos, illustrations & maps
The first ever
examination of the unknown story of WWII Canadian tank production,
based on official reports & coupled with many recently uncovered
photographs. The vehicles described in this book proved that
Canada was capable of developing & constructing tanks which could
more than hold their own, but the realities of economy of scale
meant that Canadian Divisions eventually came to be equipped with
American Armoured Fighting vehicles.
FOR CROATIA AND CHRIST:
THE CROATIAN ARMY IN WORLD WAR II, 1941-1945
by
Antonio J Munoz
Recently reissued, this is an authoritative study from the Axis
Europa stable of the WWII Croatian Army. It looks at its units and
order of battle, and operations in the Balkans against Communist
Partisan formations. Includes details of rank insigina, divisional
locations and much more
New in pictorial boards - Large format, 130pp, 25 ills, 15 maps, tables
In the late 19th century, European-led columns began to fan out
across the African continent defeating whatever forces were
brought against them. The process began at different dates in
different parts of the continent, but the main activity was in the
two decades between 1881 and 1902, known as the ‘Scramble for
Africa’. By 1914 the Europeans had overrun the greater part of the
continent. As well as including an outline of the principal
campaigns of the period, the author examines the structure, dress
and armament of the colonial armies fielded by the Congo Free
State, the Belgian Congo, Great Britain, France, Germany, Italy,
Portugal, and Spain, and includes in his text an unprecedented
amount of order of battle material.
New in maroon boards with gilt titles -
Large format, 224pp, 229 drawings of soldiers, 60 other illustrations & maps
