The British Army in the 1980s (Elite, 14) - Softcover

Chappell, Mike

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0850457963 ISBN 13: 9780850457964

Publisher: Osprey Publishing, 1987

Synopsis

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.

About this title

From the Publisher:

An unrivalled illustrated reference source on fighting men and commanders, past and present. Each volume is packed with full colour artwork, making military history uniquely accessible to enthusiasts of all ages.

About the Author:

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Osprey Publishing
• Publication date: 1987
• ISBN 10: 0850457963
• ISBN 13: 9780850457964
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 64
• Illustrator: Chappell Mike