Operations by British Army (19 results)

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Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Baor Battlefield Tour - Operation Goodwood: Operations of 8th Corps east of Caen 18-21 July 1944. Book.

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Condition: New. 2022 N&M Press reprint (original pub 1947) vii+101 pages + 10 multi page, colour maps: & 10 photographs Published Price £28 Operation Totalize was an offensive launched by Allied troops in the First Canadian Army during the later stages of Operation Overlord, from 8 to 9 August 1944.[The intention was to break through the German defences south of Caen on the eastern flank of the Allied positions in Normandy and exploit success by driving south, to capture the high ground north of the city of Falaise. The goal was to collapse the German front and cut off the retreat of German forces fighting the Allied armies further west. The battle is considered the inaugural operation of the First Canadian Army, which had been activated on 23 July.In the early hours of 8 August 1944, II Canadian Corps launched the attack using mechanised infantry. They broke through the German front lines and captured vital positions deep in the German defences. It was intended that two fresh armoured divisions would continue the attack but some hesitancy by these two comparatively inexperienced divisions and German armoured counterattacks slowed the offensive. Having advanced 9 mi, the Allies were halted 7 mi north of Falaise and forced to prepare a fresh attack.Montgomery (commanding the ground forces in Normandy), wanted an attack on the eastern flank of the front to capture Falaise, intending that such a move would precipitate a general German collapse. The First Canadian Army (Lieutenant General Harry Crerar), held this part of the Allied front. It consisted of the British I Corps, responsible for the extreme eastern flank of the Allied lines and II Canadian Corps (Lieutenant General Guy Simonds) south of Caen.The II Canadian Corps, which was to launch Operation Totalize consisted of the 2nd Canadian Infantry Division, 3rd Canadian Infantry Division, 49th (West Riding) Infantry Division, 51st (Highland) Infantry Division, 4th Canadian (Armoured) Division, 1st Polish Armoured Division, 2nd Canadian Armoured Brigade and the British 33rd Armoured Brigade. Book.…

Condition: New. 2020 N&M Press reprint (original pub 1946). Volume one has xviii+217 pages with 49 photographs and 14 multi page colour maps Volume two has x+ 83 pages with 31 full page colour maps (Bound in one volume)Published Price £45 One of the best sources of primary material when researching any military campaign are the documents that were made at the time, and this Royal Engineers account of the campaign in Europe 1944-1945 that covers operations from after the Seine crossing to the Rhine crossing by 30 Corps in March 1945 is one such impressive source. These books give an account of operations in France and Flanders 1940, and then go on to look at operations in Belgium and the advance of 30 Corps to the Nederrijn, 1 Airborne Division at Arnhem, airfield construction in the Eindhoven area, the battle of the Rhineland between the Maas and the Rhine in February 1945, and concludes with details of the Rhine crossing. The two-book set is full of details and includes all the original maps reproduced in colour. These volumes are fundamental to an understanding of the overall picture of these operations, and the maps add even more to that picture. Book.…

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This gripping account details the author's firsthand experiences during the ill-fated British military expedition to Spain in 1808. It provides unparalleled insights into the hardships faced by the troops, the political complexities of the time, and the true nature of the Spanish people. The raw and honest observations challenge the romanticized view of the Spanish uprising against Napoleon, revealing the darker aspects of the conflict. The book offers a valuable historical perspective on the often-overlooked but impactful expedition, highlighting the courage and resilience of the British soldiers and shedding light on the complex geopolitical dynamics that shaped this pivotal moment in history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Condition: New. 2020 N&M Press reprint (original pub 1946). Hardback Volume one has xviii+217 pages with 49 photographs and 14 multi page colour maps Volume two has x+ 83 pages with 31 full page colour maps (Bound in one volume) One of the best sources of primary material when researching any military campaign are the documents that were made at the time, and this Royal Engineers account of the campaign in Europe 1944-1945 that covers operations from after the Seine crossing to the Rhine crossing by 30 Corps in March 1945 is one such impressive source. These books give an account of operations in France and Flanders 1940, and then go on to look at operations in Belgium and the advance of 30 Corps to the Nederrijn, 1 Airborne Division at Arnhem, airfield construction in the Eindhoven area, the battle of the Rhineland between the Maas and the Rhine in February 1945, and concludes with details of the Rhine crossing. The two-book set is full of details and includes all the original maps reproduced in colour. These volumes are fundamental to an understanding of the overall picture of these operations, and the maps add even more to that picture. Book.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1809 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 93 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 93 Language: English.…

Folio (204 x 330 mm). 9 typescript ff. Stapled. Confidential document from the British Indian Army's Sinai and Palestine campaign during World War I: a report on operations of the 5th Cavalry Division prepared by the commander Henry Macandrew (1866-1919), covering the events of September and October 1918. It includes operations in Nazareth, the capture of Acre and Haifa (23 September) and Damascus (1 October), along with the advance from Homs to Aleppo, and the occupation of the latter (26 October): "The road is little more than a fairweather track, very rocky in places, but improved after passing Seraikin. No running water was encountered until Khan Tuman but well water and cisterns were plentiful at each stage. Grain, meat and bread were requisitioned easily, except at Maarit en Naaman where certain sections of the inhabitants displayed covert hostility. Groceries, petrol and some grain reached the troops daily by lorry. Meanwhile the Sherifian Forces hat been advancing up the railway route driving small bodies of Turks in front of them. On the 25th inst. they had moved to the East of Aleppo ready to attack the town from that flank in co-operation with us on the 26th. They, with the assistance of Arabs in the town, gained entrance into Aleppo on the night of the 25th/26th, after considerable fighting in which the Turks suffered heavy casualties". - The report concludes with a statement of 5th Cavalry Division casualties suffered from 19 September to 31 October, including 39 killed, 160 wounded, 9 missing, and 1334 sick persons, noting that "many shows as sick have since rejoined the Division" (p. 9). - The 5th Cavalry Division emerged on 22 July 1918 from the 2nd Mounted Division that served as part of the Egyptian Expeditionary Force in Palestine. It remained in Palestine after the end of the war on occupation duties until finally broken up in 1920. - Scattered manuscript marks and corrections. Marked "confidential" on first page. A few minor tears, some foxing, slightly waterstained. A rare survival.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1809. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 93, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 93 93.…

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None. Condition: None. Oblong Folio album (ca. 27,5x37 cm or 10 ¾ x 14 ½ in). 40 card stock leaves. With ca. 510 original mounted gelatin silver photos, including eight large images from ca. 19,5x28,5 cm (7 ¾ x 11 ¼ in) to ca. 13x19,5 cm (5 x 7 ¾ in); the rest of the photos are from ca. 11,5x16 cm (4 ½ x 6 ¼ in) to ca. 3,5x5 cm (1 ¼ x 2 in). All photos with period ink captions on the mounts (some captions relate to several images). Period brown quarter sheep album with cloth boards. Gilt-lettered initials "J.R.C." and title "India" on the front board. With a printed program of an amateur theatre show, which lists J.R. Connor as one of the actors, mounted on the rear pastedown endpaper. Spine with tears on top and bottom, corners bumped, front board slightly loosened at the stub, several leaves at the back detached and loosely inserted, several images slightly faded, but overall a very good album. With a loosely inserted printed farewell address ca. 34,5x21,5 cm (13 ½ x 8 ½ in). Ca. 1942. 1 p. Text printed in gold. A very good copy. With an album of Connor's family photos. Oblong Folio (ca. 22x31 cm or 8 ¾ x 12 in). Ca. 1930s-1940. With ca. 330 original mounted gelatin silver photos, from ca. 8,5x14 cm (3 ½ x 5 ¼ in) to ca. 4x6,5 cm (1 ¾ x 2 ½ in). Most photos with period white ink captions on the mounts (captions mostly relate to several images). Period black full cloth album. Several images previously removed, several images slightly faded, but overall a very good album. Historically significant album with an extensive collection of ca. 510 original gelatin silver photos from the private archive of a notable military officer of British India and later Pakistan, Colonel John Richard Connor, who for over a decade served in King George V's Own Bengal Sappers and Miners in Roorkee (modern-day Bengal Engineer Group of the Indian Army) and later became the founder and first Commandant of a training centre of the Royal Pakistan Engineers in Sialkot (modern-day Pakistan Army Corps of Engineers). Over fifty images show the Bengal Sappers and Miners' headquarters, officers and various operations in Roorkee, including two large group portraits of "The Officers K.G.O. Bengal S. & M., Roorkee" in 1932 and 1933 (all names thoroughly recorded, Connor presents on both photos), views of Royal Engineers Mess, "No. 9" and "No. 10 Bungalow," "my room in No. 10 Bungalow," the regiment's camp in "the jheels," scenes from the "Corps Sports, Mar. 1932" (obstacle and mule races, long jump competitions, &c.), panoramic views of "the Hills from Roorkee, Aug. 1932," two photos with "the last Corps elephants, demobbed 1932," &c. Numerous images illustrate tiger hunting and leisure trips of Connor and his fellow officers in "Chilkia, April 1932" and Malani ("Xmas 32," "Feb. 1933"). Very interesting are ca. 190 photos of the Hindustan-Tibet Road, taken during two trips in 1932-1933. The images show various rest houses, settlements, road tunnels, bridges, Himalayan hills, peaks, glaciers and valleys, local villagers and mule men, Connor and his travel companions, &c. The images are grouped according to the following route stretches and stops: "The H.-T. Road, Aug. 1932," "Narkanda - Khadrala," "Khadrala - Bahli," "Taklech - Daranghati," "Sarahan - Wangtu," "Wangtu - Urni," "The Chini Cliffs," "Chini," "Chini - Jangi," "Jangi - Shasu," "Rupa Valley," "Shivi Valley," "H.-T. Road, 1933," "Jangi - Shiasu," "Poo - Namgea," "Tashigang," "Tashigang - Nako," "Chango," "Beyond Changar," "Changarezing," "Shivi Valley," &c. About twenty photos show the construction of bridges in Jehangira and Akora in 1934 (modern-day Khyber Pashtunkhwa, Pakistan), Attock Bridge and "boat bridge & railway bridge, Nowshera." There are also over fifty photos from Connor's travel to Kashmir in 1934, showing Jhelum River, Srinagar, mountain valleys, Razdani Pass, Burzil Pass, Rupal Valley, a series of views of Nanga Parbat (the peak, glaciers, slopes, "my tent and the side of a glacier"), portraits of Connor, h.…