Desert Rat 1940–43 British and Commonwealth troops in North Africa
Produktdetaljer
Biografisk notat
Tim Moreman is a freelance military historian, formerly a Lecturer in War Studies at King’s College, London and Resident Historian at the Staff College at Camberley. Tim has written several books on the Indian Army and counterinsurgency, as well as articles for various academic journals. He has worked for BBC Timewatch and various other film and television companies as a historical consultant.
Steve Noon has worked as a professional artist since 1985. He has provided award-winning illustrations for the publishers Dorling Kindersley and illustrated over 70 books for Osprey.
Desert Rat 1940–43 British and Commonwealth troops in North Africa
The Desert Rats earned their famous nickname fighting against Axis forces in North Africa.
At first the name referred to troops of the 7th Armoured Division, but later expanded to cover all Commonwealth troops: British, Australian, New Zealand and Indian, who fought in the desert from 1940–43. This book opens with a look at the unique conditions that the Desert Rats encountered in the Western Desert, then examines the recruitment and training of the men, and the evolving fighting methods and training of what eventually became the Eighth Army.
Using photographs and newly commissioned artwork, the book also covers the distinctive dress, equipment and weapons carried into battle by the Desert Rats.
Introduction
Chronology
Recruitment
Enlistment
Training
Appearance
Equipment
Conditions of Service
On Campaign
Belief and Belonging
Experience of Battle
The end of the war in North Africa and assessment of the Desert Rats
Collecting
Museums
Re-enactment
Bibliography
Glossary
Index
The Desert Rats earned their famous nickname fighting against Axis forces in North Africa.
At first the name referred to troops of the 7th Armoured Division, but later expanded to cover all Commonwealth troops: British, Australian, New Zealand and Indian, who fought in the desert from 1940–43. This book opens with a look at the unique conditions that the Desert Rats encountered in the Western Desert, then examines the recruitment and training of the men, and the evolving fighting methods and training of what eventually became the Eighth Army.
Using photographs and newly commissioned artwork, the book also covers the distinctive dress, equipment and weapons carried into battle by the Desert Rats.
Introduction
Chronology
Recruitment
Enlistment
Training
Appearance
Equipment
Conditions of Service
On Campaign
Belief and Belonging
Experience of Battle
The end of the war in North Africa and assessment of the Desert Rats
Collecting
Museums
Re-enactment
Bibliography
Glossary
Index
Produktdetaljer
Biografisk notat
Tim Moreman is a freelance military historian, formerly a Lecturer in War Studies at King’s College, London and Resident Historian at the Staff College at Camberley. Tim has written several books on the Indian Army and counterinsurgency, as well as articles for various academic journals. He has worked for BBC Timewatch and various other film and television companies as a historical consultant.
Steve Noon has worked as a professional artist since 1985. He has provided award-winning illustrations for the publishers Dorling Kindersley and illustrated over 70 books for Osprey.