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WATERLOO MEDALS, ESPECIALLY THOSE WITH INTERESTING HISTORIES, ALSO MGS & NGS MEDALS ULRIC PUBLISHING would be interested to hear from anyone with manuscript proposals relating to British Military History, projects especially of interest would be those that have a good selection of previously unpublished images and that have an excellent depth of research into the subject. PLease use the speed link on our index page to go to ULRIC PUBLISHING.  CHARIOTS OF WAR THE HISTORY OF THE HUMAN TORPEDO £29.95 + £4.50 P/P UK The first book ever to be published about the Italian and British human torpedos. Researched for over ten years by the author. Invented in 1935 by two Italian Naval enginerr's, the small submersible, often nick named 'The Human Torpedo' or 'Chariot', did not see active service until the Second World War, when a series of attacks were made against British vessels, anchored at various naval bases in the Mediterranean. During World War II, the prime objective of the Italian Navy was to reduce the superior powers of the British Fleet, thus balancing the odds in the battle for the control of the Mediterranean. On December 9th 1941, three Italian 'Chariots' entered Alexandria Harbour, sinking a British Tanker, and seriously damaging the battleships Queen Elizabeth and Valiant. The Italian success with the 'Chariots' resulted in incresed security at all British ports in the Mediterranean, furthermore, recognising the potential of this underwater weapon, Prime Minister Winston Churchill immediately instructed the formation of a British, 'Human Torpedo Unit'. The first British mission was to attack the German battleship Tirpitz, anchored in a Norwegian fjord. Subsequent missions took place in the Meditterranean, and as a result of the Italian armistice in 1943, the British and Italian torpedo units joined forces. CHARIOTS OF WAR is the definitive study of this little known facet of naval warfare. In piecing together otherwise lost and fragmented pieces of history, Hobson not only captures the spirit of the day, but also pays homage to the long forgotten 'Charioteers'. Full roll of Italian and British human torpedo operators along with details of the medals they received. Delux casebound, English A4 size format. 170 pages and 250 photographs.  THE MEDAL YEARBOOK 2008 Published by Token Publishing Price £19.95 (including postage within United Kingdom) Over 500 pages in colour & black/white detailing (both with photographs and text) every British medal along with many others with an up to date valuation  THE MEDAL YEARBOOK 2007 Published by Token Publishing Price £8.95 (including postage within United Kingdom) Over 500 pages in colour & black/white detailing (both with photographs and text) every British medal along with many others with an up to date valuation  THE MEDAL YEARBOOK 2005 Published by Token Publishing Price £8.95 (including postage within United Kingdom) Over 500 pages detailing (both with photographs and text) every British medal along with many others with an up to date valuation  THE MEDAL YEARBOOK 2004 Published by Token Publishing Price special: £8.95 (including postage within United Kingdom) Over 500 pages detailing (both with photographs and text) every British medal along with many others with an up to date valuation  THE MEDAL YEARBOOK 2003 Published by Token Publishing Discount price: £8.95 (including postage within United Kingdom) 488 pages detailing both with photographs and text, every British medal along with many others with an up-to-date valuation. The waterloo Medal Roll - Published 1992. Price: £45 Dwelly's waterloo Cavalry Roll (first published 1834), Re-printed. £12 The Military General Service Medal Roll 1793-1814, details all reciprients along with bar entitlement. Price: £45 WANTED Medals bearing the names: Lavelle Neale Duggan Law Waterloo medals desired, either as singles or groups Also post Waterloo memorabilia, commemoratives, publications etc Required for private collector, Waterloo Medal / Military General Service Medal for an officer with the 23rd Regiment Light Dragoons Medals to Lieutenant R.W.Paulden, 8th Seaforth Highlanders Military Cross (July 1918), British War Medal, Victory Medal, Defence Medal 1939-45. Contact Mr.I.Howcroft (OMRS 2775) information can be sent via the OMRS to PO Box 248, Snettisham, Kings Lynn, PE31 7TA FRIENDS OF WAR MEMORIALS, a charity,endeavors to preserve the 60,000 war memorials that exist in Britain and overseas, to commemorate British servicemen that have died whilst serving their country. If you would like to make donations or obtain further information, please contact: Friends of War Memorials, 4 Lower Belgrave Street, London SW1 OLA |
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