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The British Reconnaissance Corps in World War II
The British Reconnaissance Corps in World War II
Author: Richard Doherty
Condition: Like New
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Richard Doherty's The British Reconnaissance Corps in World War II traces the rise, tactics and wartime service of Britain’s Reconnaissance Corps (1939–1945), formed after the 1940 defeat in France on the recommendation of the Bartholomew Committee. Moving either stealthily on foot or mounted in armoured cars and Bren carriers, these regiments spearheaded divisional advances, serving at the sharp end from the deserts and European battlefields to the jungles of Burma—most famously with the 1st and 6th Airborne at Arnhem and alongside the Chindits—yet their vital role was diminished after the corps’ postwar disbandment.
An Osprey Elite study and concise unit history, this volume combines operational analysis with a selection of rare and unpublished frontline photographs drawn from private collections, detailed discussion of organization, vehicles and equipment, and interpretive context that restores a neglected chapter of British Army history. Authored by military historian Richard Doherty and published as ISBN 9781846031229, it is an illustrated, well-researched reference for collectors and World War II enthusiasts seeking a focused account of an elite reconnaissance formation.
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Basic Bibliographic Data
Title: The British Reconnaissance Corps in World War II
Author: Richard Doherty
ISBN: 9781846031229
Type of Book
Military history
Unit history
Main Subject & Focus
British Army divisional reconnaissance units
Nations / Sides Involved
Theaters and Geographic Scope
Operations / Campaign Coverage
Forces / Branches / Unit Types
Weapons, Vehicles, and Equipment
Content Features (Format, Illustrations, Apparatus)
Approach and Themes
Descriptive Keywords & Tags (for Cataloging and Search)
World War II — British Army
World War II — Reconnaissance units
British Reconnaissance Corps
Reconnaissance Regiments (UK)
Divisional reconnaissance
Armoured reconnaissance
Infantry division reconnaissance
Military scouting and screening (WWII)
British armoured cars (WWII)
Bren carrier — reconnaissance use
Unit organization and structure — British Army WW2
Military uniforms and insignia — British reconnaissance
European theater — British ground forces
Middle East theater — British forces WW2
Far East theater — British forces WW2
Illustrated military history
Osprey Elite series
Richard Doherty — military historian
Book Condition: Like New
Book Condition: Like New
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Flawless and untested. This book is in pristine, new condition and ready for its first assignment.
Like New: Light Combat Experience
Almost new and in great shape. It has clearly been read before and is ready to fight again, but it shows very little wear from its time in the field.
Good: A Few Scars or Shell Shock
A reliable veteran. The book might have some bent corners or a dust cover with a few scratches, but it’s still sturdy and standing tall.
Fair: Battle-Hardened
Visible signs of a long campaign. Expect some stains, bent pages, and perhaps some minor tears on the cover. It’s seen the trenches, but the intel inside is still solid.
Poor: Survived Iwo Jima
This one has been through the meat grinder. It carries noticeable damage, heavy staining, or significant wear—but like any old soldier, it would love to be read one last time before it retires.
