The British Army Book

Danby, Paul and Field, Lieut.-Col. and Brevet Col. Cyril, R.M.L.I.

Verlag: Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 50 Old Bailey, London circa edition not stated. 1916., 1916

Beschreibung

Hard back publisher's original olive brown cloth covers, gilt title lettering to spine, over printed illustrations to the spine and the upper panel, all page edges olivine. Thick 8vo 8'' x 5¾''. Contains 284 printed pages of text with two double page colour plates and 32 photo and other plates including Reproductions of Actual Photographs from the Seat of War. A revision and extension by Colonel Field of the long established 'Red Army Book' including new chapters dealing with The Foundation of the British Army; Colours of the Regiments; Prisoners of War; Royal Soldiers; as well as featuring particular campaigns and regiments. It even covers the work of Battlefield Messengers, the Royal Marines and the introduction of Aircraft into war including the Zeppelin Boat. Attractive plates and an informative text. Prize plate inside dated 1916. In very near Fine condition with just a little foxing to the early end papers, super copy. Member of the P.B.F.A. FIRST WORLD (Great) WAR. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 90283

Bibliografische Details

Titel: The British Army Book

Verlag: Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 50 Old Bailey, London circa edition not stated. 1916.

Erscheinungsdatum: 1916

Einband: Hardcover