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The Home Guard was created in July 1940, and all Officers were listed in the Home Guard Lists which were issued at intervals throughout the war, each covering one of the UK Military Commands. These Command Lists give details of the relevant units down the chain of command. Officers are listed by unit and rank (with details of any decorations awarded during the Second World War up to 1941 or previously). Some entries identify service in previous units. These volumes are of great use to family and local historians wanting to track down the commissioned service of individuals; and for military enthusiasts and collectors they are also a useful way of tracking military service and Defence Medal entitlement. This volume on the South Eastern Command covers the counties of Kent, Surrey and Sussex.

For over a century, The Queen's/King's Regulations and Orders for the Army has been the go-to guide for members of the British Army. This updated edition includes all relevant amendments up to and including the latest changes, ensuring that this indispensable reference remains as relevant today as it was when it was first published. From combat tactics to dress codes, this guide covers all aspects of military life with meticulous detail.

This military manual provides detailed instructions for the use and maintenance of the .45-inch Gatling gun, a rapid-fire weapon used by the British Army in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Illustrations and diagrams make it easy to understand the workings of the gun and its various components. A must-have for collectors of antique firearms and anyone interested in the history of military weaponry.

Created in July 1940, the Home Guard was not entitled to use military ranks until February 1941.All officers were then listed in the Home Guard List that was compiled in seven separate section. Each List gives details of all units proceeding down the chain of command from Areas to Zones, Groups, and Battalions. Officers are listed within their unit together with details of ranks (and dates) and decorations. Some entries identify service in previous units. These volumes allow for a much wider dissemination of this information that identifies personnel that did Home Guard service as officers and thus traces entitlements to the Defence Medal. This is a very useful volume for military historians and collectors, as well as family historians.

The Home Guard was created in July 1940, and all Officers were listed in the Home Guard Lists which were issued at intervals throughout the war, each covering one of the UK Military Commands. These Command Lists give details of the relevant units down the chain of command. Officers are listed by unit and rank (with details of any decorations awarded during the Second World War up to 1941 or previously). Some entries identify service in previous units. These volumes are of great use to family and local historians wanting to track down the commissioned service of individuals; and for military enthusiasts and collectors they are also a useful way of tracking military service and Defence Medal entitlement. This volume on the South Eastern Command covers the Greater London Area.

A comprehensive guide to the equipment and weapons used by the British Army for those interested in military history or current military affairs.

This technical manual, written by the War Office, provides detailed instructions on how to operate and maintain the 12-inch RM L Gun of 35 Tons Mark I Land Service. Originally published in 1918, it offers a fascinating insight into the weaponry used during World War I.