Product Description

The Indian divisions made a huge contribution to the British war effort in both World Wars, fighting in the trenches of the Western Front and in the Middle East in 1914-18, and in North Africa, Italy and Burma in 1939-45. This detailed text describes the developing organisation, uniforms and equipment of the Imperial and other regiments during the thirty years which saw them at the peak of their numbers and their combat service. Mike Chappell's meticulous colour plates illustrate a wide range of colourful and interesting dress and combat uniforms.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #443102 in Books
• Published on: 2001-08-31
• Format: Illustrated
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 64 pages

About the Author
Mike Chappell spent 22 years in infantry soldiering, retiring in 1974 as RSM of the 1st Bn., The Wessex Regiment (Rifle Volunteers). Since beginning to paint military subjects in 1968 Mike has gained world-wide popularity as a military illustrator, and has been a prolific artist and author for Osprey for well over 20 years. Ian Sumner was bom in 1953 in Eccles, near Manchester. He originaily trained as a librarian in Newcastle-upon-Tyne but is now a freelance author. His previous work for Osprey includes two Men-at-Arms titles on the French Army 1914-45.

Customer Reviews

Dissappointing Let Down
I really was excited about this book, and really was willing to payvthe premium of buying an Elite series copy. Sadly I was quite upset by the superficiality with which this book treated the Indian Army's role in both the First and Second World Wars. I think that it tried to give far too broad a brushstroke treatment of the this vast subject. There is nothing really that adds to the most cursory glance at the subject. most of the Uniform info is from the notes to the plates and covers what is meant to be "typical" and turns out to be so general as to be rather sketchy. The battle accounts again seem to be rather more a campaign history. If you want to read a better account of Meiktila read Tank Tracks To Rangoon by Bryan Perrett and probably spend the money you would have spect on this Elite text on either this book or the Osprey Megiddo series. As far as organisational info was concerned this book added NOTHING.
I was bitterly disappointed by this book, which to be honest I rate as the worst Elite series Osprey yet. I had ordered the companion MAA series British Army in the Far East. I hope to God that is better.