British Tommy by Martin Pegler
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British Tommy
British Tommy
Summary
This title looks at how the British soldier lived, fought and died during the traumatic war years. Enlistment, training and all aspects of life on active service are carefully examined, including discipline, relaxation and even the type and quality of food that soldiers ate.
British Tommy Summary
About Martin Pegler
Martin Pegler was born in 1954 and educated at Hampton School and London University. He is a Senior Curator of weapons at the Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds; his hobbies include shooting historic firearms and touring Europe by motorcycle. He lives in Yorkshire with his wife and two cats. Mike Chappell spent 22 years in infantry soldiering, retiring in 1974 as RSM of the 1st Bn., The Wessex Regiment (Rifle Volunteers). Since beginning to paint military subjects in 1968 Mike has gained world-wide popularity as a military illustrator, and has been a prolific artist and author for Osprey for well over 20 years.
Table of Contents
Introduction; Historical Background; Chronology; Enlistment; Training; Uniform and Equipment; Weapons; Active Service; Food; Relaxation and Leave; Discipline; Combat and Tactics; Casualties; On Campaign; Visiting the Battlefield; Commentary on Colour Plates; Further Reading.
Additional information
GOR002269349
9781841762739
1841762733
British Tommy by Martin Pegler
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
20010425
64
N/A
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