Based on the unit's War Diary, Wilson gives daily accounts of the fortunes and misfortunes, battles and hardships of a Regular Army Regiment in the famous Seventh Armoured Division - the Desert Rats. It is supplemented by personal accounts provided by officers and men who shared the triumphs and disasters of war as well as its humorous side. It is also complemented by a chapter by chapter analysis of the war as it affected both Allies and Axis with a chronological summary of other main events. Notes and technical details are also included.
- ISBN10 1862272174
- ISBN13 9781862272170
- Publish Date 1 February 2003
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher The History Press Ltd
- Imprint Spellmount Publishers Ltd
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 552
- Language English