The British Tommy in North-west Europe, 1944-1945: Organisation, armament, and vehicles
The British Tommy in North-west Europe, 1944-1945: Organisation, armament, and vehicles

Author: Jean Bouchery

Publisher:

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13:

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The latest Histoire & Collections book depicts the British Army from Normandy to VE Day in unprecedented detail. Because of the extensive coverage of armored vehicles, this volume will prove to be especially useful to modelers and dioramists. Over 600 color illustrations including wartime photos, detail shots of original items and plates covering camouflage and markings.

No Holding Back
No Holding Back

Author: Brian A. Reid

Publisher: Stackpole Books

Published: 2009-06-15

Total Pages: 512

ISBN-13: 146175139X

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Landmark study of the Canadians' first major operation in Normandy New revelations on the death of German panzer ace Michael Wittmann Handsomely illustrated with maps, photos, and diagrams On August 8, 1944, the Canadian Army launched Operation Totalize, a massive armored and mechanized infantry attack that aimed to break through enemy defenses south of Caen and trap the German Army in Normandy by linking up with Patton's Third Army.

From D-Day to V-E Day
From D-Day to V-E Day

Author: Julie Klam

Publisher: Black Rabbit Books

Published: 2002-08-01

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 9781583401910

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Photographs and easy-to-follow text provide a brief introduction to the major events of World War II from D-Day to V-E Day.

Canadian Soldier in World War II
Canadian Soldier in World War II

Author: Jean Bouchery

Publisher: Histoire & Collections

Published: 2007-08-30

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9782352500285

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In 2000, Histoire & Collections released two books by Jean Bouchery on the British Soldier in World War 2. Both books have been enormously successful. This new book, in the same format, will appeal in the same way as its predecessors. There is an unprecedented amount of color artwork depicting uniforms, variants, insignia, badges and equipment used by Canada's soldiers in the Second World War.

Ghost Division
Ghost Division

Author: Manny Granillo

Publisher:

Published: 2021-11-19

Total Pages: 88

ISBN-13: 9781794795839

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GHOST DIVISION: RACE FOR THE CHANNEL SCENARIOS Volume XI is the Eleventh in a series of Scenario books designed specifically for the PANZER KORPS WWII Rules System. GHOST DIVISION focus is the Drive of the XVth Panzer Korps into France in a race to the channel. With some review of the French and Belgian forces, six complete scenarios and a complete Fall of France Campaign, this scenario book thrusts players into one of the most thrilling and desperate struggles of World War II. Join Rommel in leading his 7th Panzer or face the blitzkrieg as DeGaul. Includes scenarios for: Flavion Stonne Le Cateau Hannut Gembloux Arras Drive of Hoth's XVth Panzer Corps Campaign

Colossal Cracks
Colossal Cracks

Author: Stephen Ashley Hart

Publisher: Stackpole Books

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 9780811733830

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The Allied campaign for Northwest Europe as seen from a British and Canadian perspective A reinterpretation of the British Army's conduct in the crucial 1944-45 Northwest Europe campaign, this work examines the "Colossal Cracks" operational technique employed by Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery's Anglo-Canadian 21st Army Group. Rooted in concerns about morale and casualties, "Colossal Cracks" was a cautious, firepower-laden approach that involved the concentration of massive force at points of German weakness. Hart argues that Montgomery and his two senior subordinates handled this formation more effectively than some scholars have suggested and that "Colossal Cracks" represented the most appropriate weapon the British Army could develop under the circumstances.

Universal Carrier 1936–48
Universal Carrier 1936–48

Author: David Fletcher

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2012-05-20

Total Pages: 50

ISBN-13: 1780968000

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The Universal Carrier was a fast, lightly armed vehicle developed by the British Army to carry infantry across ground defended by small-arms fire, specifically the Bren light machine gun, hence the name 'Bren Gun Carrier'. This name would stick with the Universal Carrier and all of its future variants. This book details the Carrier, which was employed in a number of roles including carrying ammunition and towing anti-aircraft guns and trailers. All Allies used the Universal Carrier extensively during practically every World War II campaign. By the war's end, the Universal Carrier had proved itself to be an invaluable and successful cross-country vehicle that was both agile and fast for its time.

The British Army 1939–45 (1)
The British Army 1939–45 (1)

Author: Martin Brayley

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2013-06-20

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 1472804538

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The Second World War was Britain's last conflict as a world power. For a year it saw Britain standing alone against the fascist dictatorships; winning it demanded the sacrifice of the entire national wealth. This first book of three describes the uniforms developed for European service. It traces the appearance of the 'Tommy' from pre-war mobilization, through the years of defeat and endurance, to D-Day and the long fighting advance to Northern Germany. The book also includes a campaign summary, infantry organization tables, lists of arms and services and basic specifications of a number of heavy weapons.

The Canadian Soldier
The Canadian Soldier

Author: Jean Bouchery

Publisher: Histoire Et Collections

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 9782913903517

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Back in 2000, Histoire and Collections released two books by Jean Bouchery on the British Soldier in World War 2. Both books have been enormously successful. This new book, in the same format, will appeal in the same way as its predecessors. There is an unprecedented amount of color artwork depicting uniforms, variants, insignia, badges and equipment used by Canada's soldiers in the Second World War.

The World War II Tommy
The World War II Tommy

Author: Martin Brawley

Publisher: Crowood Press UK

Published: 2007-08-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781861269140

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A paperback edition of this classic work, which describes and illustrates the uniforms and equipment of the WWII British soldier using original items worn by live models in authentic settings. A huge range of subjects is covered, from the uniforms and equipment of the front line infantryman, to the officers' and men's walking-out dress, the special kit issued to tank crews, air-landed and mountain troops, motorcyclists, medics, arctic clothing, anti-gas kit and assault kit, even down to the demob suits issued to discharged soldiers in 1945.