British Army 1965–80

Häftad, Engelska, 1977

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Beskrivning

The uniform of the British Army underwent many changes between 1965 and 1980.This book catalogues these changes and outlines in detail the many regimental distinctions which exist throughout this old and prestigious army. Among the formations examined are the Household Division, the Royal Armoured Corps, the Scottish Division, the Queen's Division, the King's Division, the Prince of Wales's Division, the Light Division and the Brigade of Gurkhas.The text is backed by numerous photographs and eight colour plates vividly depicting the nuances of the army's combat and service dress.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:1977-06-15
Mått:180 x 246 x 4 mm
Vikt:200 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Men-at-Arms
Antal sidor:50
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Illustratör:Angus McBride, Angus Mcbride
ISBN:9780850452730

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Mer om författaren

Major D G Smith is a former member of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps and a recognized expert on the British Army in the 20th century. This is his first book for Osprey.Angus McBride is one of the world's most respected historical illustrators, and has contributed to more than 70 Osprey titles in the past three decades. Born in 1931 of Highland parents but orphaned as a child, he was educated at Canterbury Cathedral Choir School. He worked in advertising agencies from 1947, and after national service, emigrated to South Africa. He now lives and works in Cape Town.

Innehållsförteckning

A Standard Items and TermsThe Household DivisionThe Royal Armoured CorpsThe Scottish DivisionThe Queen’s DivisionThe King’s DivisionThe Prince of Wales’s DivisionThe Light DivisionThe Brigade of Gurkhas The Plates