Desert Rats by Osprey Publishing
Item Number: OSPBTO28
Battle Orders 28
Author: Tim Moreman
About this book
Formed in September 1941 from the Western Desert Force, British 8th Army (comprising British, Commonwealth, Free French and Polish troops) went on to wage a lengthy, hard-fought campaign against Axis forces across the deserts of North Africa. The Desert War was unlike any other fought by the British Army, involving highly mobile operations covering vast distances. The hot, unforgiving climate in which the troops lived and fought was almost as troublesome as the enemy. During its two-year period of service in North Africa, 8th Army underwent major changes in organization, equipment and training to accustom it to desert warfare.
Contents
Introduction
Combat mission
Unit organization
Doctrine and training
Weapons and equipment
Command, control, communications, and intelligence
Combat operations
Chronology
Select bibliography
Abbreviations
Index
Paperback; July 2007; 96 pages; ISBN: 9781846031441