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Simon Forty was educated in Dorset and the north of England before reading history at London University’s School of Slavonic and East European Studies. He has been involved in publishing since the mid-1970s, first as editor and latterly as author. Son of author and RAC Tank Museum curator George Forty, he has continued in the family tradition writing mainly on historical and military subjects including books on the Napoleonic Wars and the two world wars. Recently he has produced a range of highly illustrated books on the Normandy battlefields, the Atlantic Wall and the liberation of the Low Countries with co-author Leo Marriott. Richard Charlton-Taylor has been schoolteacher, light infantryman and businessman. A collector and trader in World War II militaria, he has worked with Simon Forty on several projects sourcing images and providing detailed military knowledge of weapons, equipment, and tactics.
""...there are a lot of period photos, some in color, as well as color profiles and art work along with charts and small vignette features that concentrates on items of interest. This all makes for a well rounded and easy to read book for the historian and enthusiast as well.""-- ""ModelingMadness.Com"" ""The crew sections provide a nice overview of crew training and general duties, although specifics such as how they approached battle, dealt with damage, and performed maintenance is in short supply.""-- ""Historical Miniatures Gaming Society"" ""...great detailed shots and drawings for those looking for references in their models. Highly recommended for beginners to advanced builders.""-- ""AMPS""
