THE BRITISH SOLDIER: Training for War 1939-1945

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Focuses on those who became infantry soldiers, commandos, paratroopers, and the training they received in the British Isles to fight 'at the sharp end' of combat all over the world during the years 1939 to 1945. Draws on contemporary training manuals, battalion histories, magazines and newspaper articles, personal memoirs, regimental museum archives, declassified military files and interviews with those who experienced wartime military training firsthand. Presents a vivid and authentic account of training from 'square bashing' and skill at arms to the evolution of battle schools, assault courses, battle drill, and significant training exercises. Contains 100 mono illustrations.