Category Archives: Life & Institutions

British Battle Insignia (2): 1939-45 (Men-at-Arms) (Bk.2)

Posted on February 26, 2010 by singleton

By the New Year of 1940 the War Office had agreed in principle to (a) the enhancement of officers’ badges of rank with cloth in the colour of the arm-of-service; (b) strips of cloth in the same colours to be … Continue reading →

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Army of the Republic of Vietnam 1955-75 (Men-at-Arms)

Posted on February 26, 2010 by singleton

Rottman’s latest title discusses the original reorganization of Vietnam forces, from the original colonial structure implemented by the French into the first national army of Vietnam. Complete with a detailed history of the command structure and orders of battle, Rottman … Continue reading →

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French Foreign Legion: Infantry and Cavalry since 1945 (Men-at-Arms)

Posted on February 26, 2010 by singleton

Men of action and elite soldiers with a young and dynamic spirit, the French Foreign Legion are capable of doing their duty anywhere anytime. Martin Windrow’s superb text examines the history of this famous force from the end of the … Continue reading →

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The Royal Air Force 1939-45 (Men-at-Arms)

Posted on February 25, 2010 by singleton

During the middle years of the Second World War the Royal Air Force constituted the only section of the British armed forces in Europe which was routinely on the offensive. Its aircraft and operations have been voluminously dealt with by … Continue reading →

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Roman Auxiliary Forts 27 BC-AD 378 (Fortress)

Posted on February 26, 2009 by singleton

With the vast expansion of the Roman Empire came a need for more and more fortifications to defend it. The borders of the Empire stretched through wildly different terrains which demanded a huge variety of different fortifications, depending on the … Continue reading →

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Awarded for Valour: A History of the Victoria Cross and the Evolution of the British Concept of Heroism (Studies in Military and Strategic History)

Posted on February 26, 2008 by singleton

Based on primary source research, Awarded for Valour is the most comprehensive history of the Victoria Cross available, tracing the evolution of the award from its inception in 1856 to the most recent bestowals in the twenty-first century. The study … Continue reading →

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Wiser in Battle: A Soldier’s Story

Posted on February 26, 2008 by singleton

Amid all of the criticisms of America’s war in Iraq, one essential voice has remained silent – until now. In his groundbreaking new memoir, “Wiser in Battle”, Lieutenant General Ricardo S. Sanchez, former commander of coalition forces in Iraq, reports … Continue reading →

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A Family’s Guide to the Military For Dummies

Posted on February 25, 2008 by singleton

Expert advice on all aspects of military life A Family’s Guide to the Military For Dummies is for the millions of military dependents, family members, and friends who are looking for straightforward guidance to take advantage of the benefits and … Continue reading →

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Encyclopedia of Modern British Army Regiments

Posted on February 26, 2007 by singleton

The present-day regiments of the British Army, many dating back to the seventeenth century, have long and distinguished histories. Campaigns in war and peace across the world, from Flanders to the North West Frontier and from Spain to New Zealand, … Continue reading →

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World Military Leaders: A Biographical Dictionary (Facts on File Library of World History)

Posted on February 25, 2007 by singleton

Grossman has written several other dictionaries and encyclopedias on military and political issues. His latest effort is a biographical reference covering military leaders from Ramses II of ancient Egypt around the time of 1290 BC to General Tommy Franks, who … Continue reading →

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