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- ISBN 9781841763507
- Weight: 200g
- Dimensions: 180 x 244mm
- Publication Date: 25 Feb 2002
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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Of all the British guns in use during the Second World War, the 25 pounder is the gun that best represents Britain's armed forces.
It was adaptable, it packed a powerful punch, and above all it was reliable. The last 25-pounder gun to see action in the British Army was one used by SAS troops at Mirbat, Oman, in 1972.
This book provides a full combat history of a gun that was used in every theatre of the Second World War and saw extensive service in the postwar years, particularly in Korea and during the Malaysian emergency.
Chris Henry's interest in artillery developed whilst a volunteer worker at the Tower of London and he became Senior Curator at the Royal Armouries Museum of Artillery At Fort Nelson. He is now Curator of Explosion!, the Museum of Naval Firepower at Priddy’s Hard, Hampshire.
Mike Fuller started his career in the British Aerospace Industry, and later dealt with armoured fighting vehicles for MOD Technical Publications. Now an experienced freelance illustrator he has produced artwork for a wide range of books and partworks.
