Kemsley Captain W (2 results)

revised edition dust jacket As New 8vo. xv + 400pp., colour & b/w plates, text ills., maps, appends., index, First published in 1950. They played a key role in the liberation of Europe and the Regiment was unique in that it was in the forefront of the crossings of the Rivers Seine, Rhine and Elbe. The troops who landed in Normandy were highly trained but most of them had not experienced actual combat; however they very quickly learned the skills necessary to survive and defeat a cunning and resourceful foe. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Hardback. Original first edition 1950 of the 15th Scottish Reconnaissance Regiment 1943-45. Much detail including training, Normandy, Seine, Belgium, Germany etc. 232pp., Roll of honour, awards, etc, endpaper maps, ills., Tipped-in White Swan bookmark with reviews of similar titles. Slight rubbing and a couple of very modest bumps, spine titling a little faint, else very good copy. Rare.…