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1st Battalion the Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment, Malaya 1951-1954
| Authors | Adrian Walker, Ron Harper and Paul Riches |
| Publisher | Brockley Press |
| ISBN # | 0 9527146 2 0 |
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| This Book was added by | Maurice Tugwell |
Coments
Excellent presentation of
the Battalion's experience on a 3-year Malayan tour, mainly told by the
soldiers involved. This book tells the story of a British infantry Battalion,
consisting largely of National Servicemen. Copiously illustrated with more
than a hundred photographs, there is also a nominal roll of all those who
served and were awarded the General Service Medal. Taken together these
provide a chronicle of life on active service and a lasting tribute to
a fine county regiment.
Hardback A4, 250 pages
110 photographs
Available from Ron Harper,
4 Revelon Rd, London, SE4 2PP
Price: £20 + £5
p&p. Cheques payable to Ron Harper, please.
Reviews
Alan Cole rated this book Good
Unlike the previous account above, I ordered this book through the local library. The price on this book is on the high side I would agree, the cover shows the cost at £29.95 nett. If you are looking for the history of Aden from a different perspective then, this is the book for you. A lot of research has been obtained which is why it is in my opinion, worth the read but to buy the book, no.
However, some discussion to justify the comments are made to substantiate and quantify previous comments. This book aims to cover Aden from its first capture in 1839, it details the units which have taken part in the skirmishes and campaigns which have taken part of one sort or another until 1967. Whilst the material has been kept brief, it does at least go someway towards providing some history and understanding of where and how the troubles came about. It is for this reason that I found the book fascinating.
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