A total of eleven British armored divisions were formed during the 1939-1945 war but, as this highly informative book reveals, just eight saw action.In 1940, only 1st Armored Division faced the overwhelming German blitzkrieg and it was in the North African desert that the armored division concept came of age. The terrain was ideal for armored warfare and six divisions of 8th Army fought Rommel s panzers to a standstill. Three were disbanded prior to the invasion of Sicily and Italy. D-Day saw the Guards Armored, the Desert Rats, 11th and the unique 79th Armored Divisions in action.Of...

Published to coincide with 75th Anniversary, this is a classic account of critical and decisive battle.

Major General Percy Hobart was one of the key figures in WW2 armoured warfare. Hobarts Funnies the array of specialist weapons be invented are a continuing source of interest. 79 Armoured Division, which Hobart created, trained and commanded, were crucial to the success of the D-Day Landings and drive to Germany.

Marks the 70th Anniversary of the outbreak of WW2.

More Irish personnel served in the Italian campaign than in any theatre of the Second World War. The greatest numbers were in the Army but airmen and sailors also played important roles. From the first actions in Sicily on 10 July 1943 until the German surrender in Italy on 2 May 1945, Irish personnel were in the front line. Those in the combat support services also gave outstanding service, as did medical officers, nurses and chaplains. Many were decorated. At least one was recommended for a posthumous Victoria Cross and there were numerous awards of the DSO, DCM, MC and MM as well as...