The British Army in the 1980s
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
The British Army in the 1980s
By (Author) Mike Chappell
Illustrated by Mike Chappell
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Osprey Publishing
25th February 1988
United Kingdom
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
History: specific events and topics
355.0094109048
Physical Properties
Paperback
64
Width 184mm, Height 248mm, Spine 7mm
250g
Description
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.
Author Bio
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.
