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Since the creation of the standing army in 1661, when each regiment
was known by the name of its current colonel, there have been many
reforms and rationalizations of the British army. From 31 cavalry
regiments and 113 infantry regiments in 1881, at the time of this
title's first publication in 1988, the army had reduced to just 16
regiments of armour and 39 regiments of infantry through processes
of absorption and amalgamation. The Handbook of British Regiments
provides insight into the lineage and history of the approximately
85 regiments and corps which formed the British army towards the
end of the 1980s. Comprehensive in coverage, each has a separate
entry giving factual details in a layout standardized for easy
comparison, including current title, colonel-in-chief, uniform and
history, amongst others. A key title amongst Routledge reference
reissues, this handbook provides an accessible guide to specialists
as well as lay enthusiasts, and illustrates a sense of the
continuity and inherited tradition of each regiment and corps.
Codenames were a vital feature of World War II, serving as mental
shorthand for those in the know, and obscuring the issues for those
who were not. Codenames were used from the highest level, in the
planning of grand strategic moves affecting the conduct of the
whole war, to the lowest command divisions, in the conduct of
small-scale tactical operations. This encyclopedia, first published
in 1986, removes the mystery surrounding many of the important code
names from the era. With around 3,000 entries drawn from all sides
- the U.K., U.S.A., Germany, the U.S.S.R. and Japan - Christopher
Chant's work provides a uniquely comprehensive and full overview of
major operations, names and code words. Thorough and exciting, this
key reference reissue is an exceptionally valuable resource for
military historians, enthusiasts and general readers with an
interest in World War II.
Codenames were a vital feature of World War II, serving as mental
shorthand for those in the know, and obscuring the issues for those
who were not. Codenames were used from the highest level, in the
planning of grand strategic moves affecting the conduct of the
whole war, to the lowest command divisions, in the conduct of
small-scale tactical operations. This encyclopedia, first published
in 1986, removes the mystery surrounding many of the important code
names from the era. With around 3,000 entries drawn from all sides
- the U.K., U.S.A., Germany, the U.S.S.R. and Japan - Christopher
Chant's work provides a uniquely comprehensive and full overview of
major operations, names and code words. Thorough and exciting, this
key reference reissue is an exceptionally valuable resource for
military historians, enthusiasts and general readers with an
interest in World War II.
First published in 1987, The Compendium of Armaments and Military
Hardware provides, within a single volume, the salient technical
and operational details of the most important weapons. The complete
range of hardware used in land, sea and air forces throughout the
world at the time of publication is covered, from tanks to rocket
systems, helicopters to cruise missiles, alongside full details of
size, weight and operational range. The book's main strength lies
in the detail it gives of armament and associated ammunition
capabilities, and of the sensors and other electronics required for
the weapons to be used effectively. A key title amongst Routledge
reference reissues, Christopher Chant's important work will be of
great value to students and professionals requiring a comprehensive
and accessible reference guide, as well as to weapons 'buffs'.
Since the creation of the standing army in 1661, when each regiment
was known by the name of its current colonel, there have been many
reforms and rationalizations of the British army. From 31 cavalry
regiments and 113 infantry regiments in 1881, at the time of this
title's first publication in 1988, the army had reduced to just 16
regiments of armour and 39 regiments of infantry through processes
of absorption and amalgamation. The Handbook of British Regiments
provides insight into the lineage and history of the approximately
85 regiments and corps which formed the British army towards the
end of the 1980s. Comprehensive in coverage, each has a separate
entry giving factual details in a layout standardized for easy
comparison, including current title, colonel-in-chief, uniform and
history, amongst others. A key title amongst Routledge reference
reissues, this handbook provides an accessible guide to specialists
as well as lay enthusiasts, and illustrates a sense of the
continuity and inherited tradition of each regiment and corps.
First published in 1987, The Compendium of Armaments and Military
Hardware provides, within a single volume, the salient technical
and operational details of the most important weapons. The complete
range of hardware used in land, sea and air forces throughout the
world at the time of publication is covered, from tanks to rocket
systems, helicopters to cruise missiles, alongside full details of
size, weight and operational range. The book's main strength lies
in the detail it gives of armament and associated ammunition
capabilities, and of the sensors and other electronics required for
the weapons to be used effectively. A key title amongst Routledge
reference reissues, Christopher Chant's important work will be of
great value to students and professionals requiring a comprehensive
and accessible reference guide, as well as to weapons 'buffs'.
Explains why diesel and electric power replaced steam locomotion and presents detailed descriptions and illustrations of subways, trolley cars, monorails, and other fast moving trains used for conveying people.
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