British Infantry Equipments (1)

Name: British Infantry Equipments (1)
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1808–1908

By Mike Chappell

Series: Men-at-Arms

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This comprehensive work by Mike Chappell explores the development and evolution of British infantry equipment from the Victorian era through to the end of the Second World War. It details how military needs and technological advancements influenced the gear and uniforms used by British soldiers, providing a thorough understanding of their everyday items and tools during these historical periods. Richly illustrated and meticulously detailed, it is a valuable resource for military history enthusiasts.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the evolution and details of British military gear throughout history, particularly during significant conflicts. Rich in illustrations and detailed descriptions, it offers a comprehensive look at the equipment used, making it an excellent choice for history enthusiasts and military gear collectors.

British Infantry Equipments (1)

This revised edition of a Men-At-Arms title covers the history of British Infantry Equipment from the landing of Wellesley's army in Spain in 1808 to the introduction of the first equipment set of wholly cotton webbing in 1908.

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The period covered by British Infantry Equipments (1) begins with the British infantryman entering the Peninsular War wearing the lethal knapsack equipment of the day, and ends with the introduction of the first equipment set made entirely of woven cotton webbing, as described in Men-at-Arms 108: British Infantry Equipments 1908-80.

Mike Chappell's detailed text presents an in-depth study of British infantry equipments from 1808-1908. This volume is complemented by plenty of illustrations and photographs, including eight full-page colour plates by the author himself.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781855328389

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 November 1999

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Osprey Publishing

Illustration: 50 b/w; 8 col

Contributors:

Illustrated by Mike Chappell

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 184.0mm

Height: 248.0mm

Weight: 214g

Pages: 50

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Education & Reference History & Military Mike Chappell Non-Fiction Series: Men-at-Arms

About the Author

Mike Chappell comes from an Aldershot family with British Army connections stretching back several generations. He enlisted as a teenage private in the Royal Hampshire Regiment in 1952. Over the next 22 years of infantry soldiering, many of them spent with the Gloucester Regiment, he held every rank and many regimental appointments up to WO1 and Regimental Sergeant Major. he retired in 1974, as RSM of the 1st Battalion The Wessex Regiment (Rifle Volunteers), after seeing service in Malaya, Cyprus, Swaziland, Libya, Germany, Ulster and home garrisons. He began painting military subjects in 1968 and since then has gained worldwide popularity as a military illustrator. Mike has also written and illustrated many quality books in the Osprey Military list.