Coast Artillery in Sicily and Italy, 1943-1945. With plates, including a portrait

Colonel S.C. Tomlin (Commander, 203 Fixed Defences)

Published by Printed by Failli Fausto,, Rome, 1945

About this Item

Hbk, 167p., numerous b/w photos, maps and diagrams (many folded). Printed in Rome by Failli Fausto, 1945. Signed by the author. Chapters on: 'Formation and arrival in Sicily; Sicily; Italy 1943; Naples; Re-organization; Italy 1944; 1945 and Victory; Units of 203 Fixed Defences; Equipment Manned Summer 1944; Lists of Officers, Warrant Officers and Staff Serjeants . Some minor fading around lower edge of covers o/w a clean unmarked copy in very good condition. Red cloth binding with lettering on spine, no dust wrapper (if one had been issued?). 'This little book is published primarily as a farewell gift to all members of the Coast Artillery on their leaving the Mediterranean Theatre. It may well be that our doings will hold some interest for others also. To them, we bow our acknowledgment . (Printed Author's Note)' COPAC locates two copies in the UK, BL & Imperial War Museum. [Military Unit Histories - Armed Forces - UK - World War, 1939-1945 - Coastal Artillery] h172 / m5887. Seller Inventory # 005887

Bibliographic Details

Title: Coast Artillery in Sicily and Italy, 1943-...

Publisher: Printed by Failli Fausto,, Rome

Publication Date: 1945

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

Signed: Inscribed by Author(s)