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Anti-Tank Mines (MTP 40)

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 08:10:24 +0100

An early pamphlet on British anti-tank mines with instructions on laying and minefield layout.

Manual of protection against Gas and Air Raids

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 08:09:04 +0100

A set of pamphlets issued just before the start of the Second World War and in the early part of the war advising on protection against air raids and gas attacks. Includes Protection against Gas in the Field, Respirators, and Passive Air Defence. Interestingly although issued as military pamphlets they are applicable also to civilians, the Police and Air Raid Wardens.

The Cut of the Scythe - XIX Pz Korps in May 1940

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 08:48:25 +0100

This narrative recounts the operational history of XIXth Panzer Corps' advance in the Ardennes from 10 to 15 May 1940. Its primary focus is directed at the breakthrough at Sedan. The political and military situations influencing the decision makers of the German Army General Staff and the development of the campaign plan are analysed in an attempt to provide an understanding for the rationale of the mission, deployment, and employment of XIXth Panzer Corps and its subordinate units.

Attack on a fortified position and combat in towns

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 08:44:12 +0100

A valuable pamphlet instructing US Forces on the best methods of attacking fortified positions and how to conduct fighting in towns (FIBUA to the British). With a range of very helpful diagrams and drawings.

Germany: The National Socialist Party

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 08:40:18 +0100

A short but valuable monograph on the German NSDAP or National Socialist German Worker’s Party (aka the Nazis). One of a series of Civil Affairs pamphlets issued by the US Government to familiarise US troops and intelligence personnel with the non-military aspects of their enemies. The pamphlet covers the organisation of the NSDAP from top to bottom.

Jungle Warfare

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 08:36:25 +0100

Jungle fighting was a very signifiant part of operations carried out by US troops (and marines) in the Second World War and this is a reprint of the 1944 manual which covers training, weapons, clothing and equipment, living in the jungle, and all aspects of fighting the enemy. Much of what is written is still valid today.

Lectures and Essays from the RAF Staff College 1922-1926

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 08:32:55 +0100

This publication includes a series of lectures given at the RAF Staff College in the years 1922 - 1926. There are a number of topics dealt with including “Fighting in the Air,” “Air Home Defence,” “War Experiences,” “Anti-Submarine Patrolling by Aircraft,” “The Royal Air Force in Iraq since 1918,” “Morale,” “Air operations on the N.W. Frontier,” and even “A study of Marlborough and Napoleon.” Of great interest in that the war experiences are important in getting a better picture of World War I in the air, but the lectures also show what were matters of concern from a policy and doctrine point of view in the mid-1920s.

Development Progress Reports 1938-1939

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 08:23:46 +0100

The reports in this publication cover the period from August 1938 to June 1939 - the last year of peace. The reports look at the development of aircraft, engines, armament, instruments, wireless and ground equipment and reflect the prevailing attitude of the Government to the coming war as far as aircraft were concerned. Of great importance in evaluating the preparedness ( or otherwise) of the United Kingdom for the war in the air that was soon to come.

Cavalry Training 1907

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 08:12:57 +0100

The Cavalry Regiments of the British Army were held in high regard before the First World War and their training was to a high standard. This is one of the last training manuals issued before the First War and covers all aspects of the training for drill, ceremonial and war. It includes dismounted actions, riding training, training the young horse and all aspects of military equitation.

.300 Vickers Machine Gun - Mechanism made easy

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 08:07:32 +0100

The .300 Vickers Medium Machine Gun was chambered to fire the US .300 '06 rimless cartridge and was made in the United States. It was issued to the British Home Guard as .303 Vickers were in short supply at the beginning of the war. This is a handy reference manual which also makes comparison between the two guns possible.