The French Army 1939-45 (2) by Ian Sumner

The French Army 1939-45 (2) by Ian Sumner

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In this companion volume to The French Army 1939-45 (1), Ian Sumner and François Vauvillier examine the history, uniforms and insignia of the Free French, Fighting French and the Army of Liberation.

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The French Army 1939-45 (2) by Ian Sumner

In this companion volume to The French Army 1939-45 (1), Ian Sumner and Francois Vauvillier examine the history, uniforms and insignia of the Free French, Fighting French and the Army of Liberation.

Ian Sumner was born in 1953 in Eccles, near Manchester. He originally trained as a librarian in Newcastle-upon-Tyne but is now a freelance author. His work for Osprey includes Elite titles on the British Navy 1939-45 and the Indian Army 1914-47; he has also written several books on the history of the East Riding of Yorkshire, where he now lives with his wife.

Francois Vauvillier is the greatly respected editorial director of the French Military publishers Histoire & Collections, is the former editor of Gazette des Uniformes and of Militaria magazine. His special personal interests include French uniforms of both World War I and World War II.

Mike Chappell spent 22 years in infantry soldiering, retiring in 1974 as RSM of the 1st Bn., The Wessex Regiment (Rifle Volunteers). Since beginning to paint military subjects in 1968 Mike has gained world-wide popularity as a military illustrator, and has been a prolific artist and author for Osprey for well over 20 years.

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ISBN 13 9781855327078
ISBN 10 1855327074
Title The French Army 1939-45 (2)
Author Ian Sumner
Series Men-At-Arms
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published 1998-06-26
Number of pages 48
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.