The British Army 1939–45 (1)

North-West Europe

Martin Brayley, Mike Chappell

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English

Osprey
01 May 2001

History; European history; Second World War; Uniforms & insignia

Series: Men-at-Arms

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.

By: Martin Brayley
Illustrated by: Mike Chappell
Imprint: Osprey
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: No.354
Dimensions: Height: 248mm, Width: 184mm, Spine: 5mm
Weight: 198g
ISBN: 9781841760520
ISBN 10: 1841760528
Series: Men-at-Arms
Pages: 48
Publication Date: 01 May 2001
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Mike Chappell comes from an Aldershot family with British Army connections stretching back several generations. He began painting military subjects in 1968 and since then has gained world-wide popularity as a military illustrator, and has written and illustrated several books in the Osprey Military list. Most recently he has illustrated a three volume Men-at-Arms set of the US Army in World War II. Martin Brayley, Abipp, is a military photographer whose service has taken him to most comers of the world, A long-time militaria collector, he has contributed many artides to specialist magazines in the UK and overseas, and is the author of WWII British Women's Uniforms in Colour Photographs (1995) and the well-reviewed The World War II Tommy (1998), He is currently working on a series of three Osprey titles on the British Army of World War II. An expert marksman, he has represented Great Britain at international level. Martin Brayiey lives in Hampshire with his wife and two children.