top of page
Welcome to the Library!
This section will be an ever changing section detailing great reference books that one may wish to purchase in order to expand their knowledge
​
ISBN and UPC information is included with each book to aid in finding them for purchase
British Web Equipment of Two World Wars
Martin J. Brayley
​
Great book filled with the history of the web equipment of the British Army. It features the original designs that predated WWI, takes you through th changes of WWI. Then into the interwar years, and finally the development of the WWII P37 Webbing set the Wiltshires use.
​
ISBN: 978-1-86126-743-6
UPC: 9781861267436
​
​
The World War II Tommy
British Army Uniforms of the European Theater 1939 - 1945
Martin Brayley and Richard Ingram
​
​
Great book filled with coloured photos of British Uniforms during WWII. Details include Commando, Infantry, PT, and Tanker uniforms to name a few. All pictures feature original uniforms and gear.
​
ISBN: 978-1-861269-14-0
UPC: 9781861269140
​
​
Uniforms of the WWII Tommy
David B. Gordon
​
In depth look at all of the uniforms used by the British and Commonwealth troops during WWII. If you plan on collecting uniforms this book would be indespensible.
​
ISBN: 1-57510-122-X
UPC: 9781575101224
​
​
Weapons of the WWII Tommy
David B. Gordon
​
In depth look at all of the weapons used by the British and Commonwealth troops during WWII. Has side by side comparisons of the different models of each weapon. Includes tons of pictures, and in some cases serial number production histories.
​
ISBN: 978-1-57510-159-0
UPC: 9781575101590
​
​
Equipment of the WWII Tommy
David B. Gordon
​
In depth look at all of the wquipment used by the British and Commonwealth troops during WWII. Has information on personal equipment, webgear, bayonets and knives, as well as other information. Great for learning about the kit, how it was worn and what was carried in it
​
ISBN: 978-1-57510-151-4
UPC: 781575101514
​
​
The Wiltshire Regiment 1914-1959
Martin McIntyre
​
Great book on the Wiltshire Regiment. It contains pictures and information on the regiment from WWI through WWII. Great amount of pictures, it was wrote by a volunteer at the Regimental Museum and many of the pictures come from its archives
​
ISBN: 978-0-7524-3757-6
UPC: 9780752437576
​
​
British Enfield Rifles
Volume 1 - SMLE No. 1 MK I and MK III
Charles R. Stratton
​
If your a collector of Enfield rifles, specifically the No. 1 MK III Rifle then this is the book for you. The author goes through almost every varition on the rifle. Identifies manufacturing marks and acceptance stamps. Also has detailed information on individual parts.
​
ISBN: 978-1-882391-16-5
UPC: 9781882391165
​
​
British Enfield Rifles
Volume 2 - No. 4 and No. 5 Rifles
Charles R. Stratton
​
If your a collector of Enfield rifles, specifically the No. 4 Rifle then this is the book for you. The author goes through almost every varition on the rifle. Identifies manufacturing marks and acceptance stamps. Also has detailed information on individual parts.
​
ISBN: 978-188239124-0
UPC: 9781882391240
​
​
The Fighting Wessex Wyverns
From Normandy to Bremerhaven
Patrick Delaforce
​
This is a detailed account of the 43rd Wessex Division as it fought from Normandy to the end of the war in Bremerhaven in 1945. Filled with personal accounts, from soldiers, and first hand after action info on the various battles the division was part of.
​
ISBN: 0-7509-0772-X
UPC: 9780750907729
​
​
The British Soldier
From D-Day to VE Day
Jean Bouchery
​
A highly detailed book with lots of information culled from a long running French Periodical that focused on all aspects of WWII. It is filled with colour images, diagrams and drawings of everything from individual equipment to the make up of the divisions fighting on the Western Front.
Although filled with lots of great material there are a few minor errors to be found. As with anything, care should be taken to not use one book for all information.
​
ISBN: 978-2-35250-203-6
UPC: 9782352502036
​
​
Khaki Drill & Jungle Green
British Tropical Uniforms 1939 - 1945
Martin J Brayley & Richard Ingram
​
A great reference book with lots of full colour pictures depicting various British Army tropical uniforms. Each picture has a detailed description of the uniform items on display.
Although filled with lots of great material there are a few minor errors to be found. As with anything, care should be taken to not use one book for all information.
​
ISBN: 978-1861263605
UPC:
​
​
bottom of page