Welsh Guards At War

The regiment was formed in February 1915 and three battalions served in WWII - with BEF in 1940, in Tunisia, Italy and NW Europe. First part gives a general survey of the regiment in the war, the second part gives detailed accounts of principal actions. Roll of Honour and list of decorations. This is the story of the three battalions of Welsh Guards that served during WWII. After a very brief account of previous service (the regiment was raised in February 1915) the first part of the book gives a general survey of the regiment's part in the war, the second part consists of detailed accounts of the principal actions in which the regiment was engaged - with the BEF in 1940, in Tunisia in 1943, in Italy 1944-45 and in NW Europe 1944-45. There is the Roll of Honour and the list of Honours and Awards. There are numerous drawings of arms and equipment by one of the NCOs, Sgt Murrell, and at the end is a separate section consisting of b/w photos depicting the regiment in action and places where they were, accompanied by explanatory notes.

L.F Ellis
Hardcover with d/w 386pp London Stamp Exchange 1989

Fine/Fine