Greetings all,

I was wondering iof anyone had purchased any of these books and what their thoughts might be on quality etc:

World War II - TOMMY
by M Bradley & R Ingham

1944-45 British Soldier
From D Day to V Day Pt 1 Vol 1

1944-45 British Sldier
From d Day to V Day Pt2 Vol 2
both by Jean Bouchey

Cheers

Al

I've got both the H & C books 'D Day to VE day' and I can't recommend them highly enough. The second does concentrate more on vehicles and organizational charts but is still a must buy. I'd also add in the H & C book on British Armour in Normandy...

Thanks Jim,

Much appreciated.

Al

Another I would whole heartedly recommend to you Allen is:
"Weapons of the WWll Tommy" by David Gordon.
ISBNO1-57510-108-4

Hi Dave,

Thanks I'll look it up.

Al

Hi Al,

Martin Brayley and Richard Ingrams are well known for their books about British uniforms. They come highly recommended by the history guys... haven't read the other 2 you mention so can't endorse them personally...

Rudi

Thanks Rudi,

Books ordered.

Cheers

Al

Hi Al. I've got all three of them and they are all superb.They really complement each other.Well worth getting all of them

Hi Karl,

Thanks for the info.

Al

I was lucky enough to purchase 4 of these books from somebody at work who was selling out, a lot of old books (these two and the Canadian and American versions) and can totally agree ... great books.
The photography is excellent ... very clear and good size photographs, and I must say ... perfect for anybody who is interested in painting figures. Great coverage of their gear and accessories aswell. They´re so good actually, I´d definately be interested in buying more of their books.

Hi Frank,

Thanks for that, have palced an order.

Cheers

Al

Huh. I have Gordon's "Uniforms of the WWII Tommy" (IBSN 1-57510-122-X) adn "Equipment of the WWII Tommy" (IBSN 1-57510-107-6) -- both very nice books with color and black and white photos.

Hi Al

As well as the above, there's also Martin Brayley's book on British webbing, published by Crowood

Webbing

David

Al ,
How you doing , I have the Bradley & Ingham title Tommy, It is great. Lots 't go of good quality colour pictues of re-enactors with intelligent commentary, you can't go far wrong with it as a starting point. Haven't seen the others so cant comment hope this helps

Jerry

Hi Bod, David and Jerry,

Thanks guys, looks like I'll have to take out a loan :-) :-) :-) :-)

cheers

Al

I was doing a search for Volumes 1 and 2 of the H.C. books on the British soldiers when I found a listing for volume 3, on the Canadians. http://www.biblio.com/books/16060946.html Once I can afford the first two this will have to be added to the list of must haves.

Hi Rodger,

Thanks for that, like my kit list this just keeps getting bigger.

Cheers

Al