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The British Army in the 1980s

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The British Army in the 1980s
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Mike Chappell
Illustrated by Mike Chappell
SeriesElite
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:64
Dimensions(mm): Height 248,Width 184
Category/GenreHistory of specific subjects
ISBN/Barcode 9780850457964
ClassificationsDewey:355.0094109048
Audience
General
Illustrations 55 b/w; 10 col

Publishing Details

Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Publication Date 25 February 1988
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The British Army currently enjoys, both at home and abroad, the reputation of being one of the best in the world. Composed entirely of volunteers, its morale sustained by its curious and little-understood attitudes towards tradition, the British Army attracts respect and admiration from the military expert and the layman alike. Written and illustrated by a former British Army infantryman with 22 years' experience, this book details the Army's history, organization, uniforms and distinctions. The text is backed by numerous illustrations and photographs.

Author Biography

Mike Chappell comes from an Aldershot family with British Army connections stretching back several generations. He enlisted in the Royal Hampshire Regiment in 1952 and retired in 1974, as RSM of the 1st Battalion, the Wessex Regiment (Rifle Volunteers). He began painting military subjects in 1968 and has gained worldwide popularity as a military illustrator. Mike has written and illustrated many books for Osprey.