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- ISBN 9781849085014
- Weight: 220g
- Dimensions: 180 x 244mm
- Publication Date: 20 Nov 2011
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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The Desert Rats earned their famous nickname fighting against Axis forces in North Africa.
At first the name referred to troops of the 7th Armoured Division, but later expanded to cover all Commonwealth troops: British, Australian, New Zealand and Indian, who fought in the desert from 1940–43. This book opens with a look at the unique conditions that the Desert Rats encountered in the Western Desert, then examines the recruitment and training of the men, and the evolving fighting methods and training of what eventually became the Eighth Army.
Using photographs and newly commissioned artwork, the book also covers the distinctive dress, equipment and weapons carried into battle by the Desert Rats.
Tim Moreman is a freelance military historian, formerly a Lecturer in War Studies at King’s College, London and Resident Historian at the Staff College at Camberley. Tim has written several books on the Indian Army and counterinsurgency, as well as articles for various academic journals. He has worked for BBC Timewatch and various other film and television companies as a historical consultant.
Steve Noon has worked as a professional artist since 1985. He has provided award-winning illustrations for the publishers Dorling Kindersley and illustrated over 70 books for Osprey.
