THE BRITISH SOLDIER IN EUROPE 1939-45

THE BRITISH SOLDIER IN EUROPE 1939-45 World War II was one of the defining periods of British history, a six-year period that saw Britain & its Commonwealth stand united against the tyranny of the Axis powers. With the nation initially ill-prepared to engage in war, the British Soldier suffered many trials & reverses of fortune before his central role in the Allied victory in Europe. After early defeats, some British soldiers endured long years of captivity in German POW camps, while others performed the vital duty of home defense & training for the inevitable return to the continent. Accompanying each of these aspects of the war, there were various items that give insight into the soldiers experience. In many cases, these itemsuniforms, insignia, weapons or ephemerahave become highly collectible. Peter Doyle & Paul Evans have put together a huge selection of objects relating to the British soldier's experience from 1939-1945. ISBN: 1-84797-102-4 publish date: 01/31/2010