Europa Militaria
3 primary works • 4 total works
Book 19
As the collapse of the Warsaw Pact, and new challenges in Europe and beyond, transform the British Army of the Rhine (BAOR), this book records the last year of the old 1st (British) Corps, covering the heavy armoured force which incorporates every "cap badge" in the British Army. The BAOR has stood sentinel on the Iron Curtain for nearly 50 years.
Book 23
The 24 airmobile brigade is probably the most agile and most flexible asset in Britain's order of battle. Their missions may demand anything from high intensity conventional combat, to the enforcement of peace between warring factions, or the delivery of aid to refugees. This book presents a record of the men, units, weapons and equipment of the brigade in over 100 colour photographs. It also offers text explaining the organization, armament, transport, missions, and operational techniques of all the brigade's major combat and support units.
Book 31
This title in the "Europa Militaria" series covers the training, equipment and weaponry of the world-famous Gurkhas. Renowned for their bravery and toughness, the Gurkhas have long formed an essential part of the British Army and have seen active service throughout the world. Here, military photographer Carl Schulze provides an account of what it is like to train and fight as a Gurkha. He presents over 100 photogrpahs depicting the troops in action and offers a detailed commentary of all aspects of their training as well as outlining the roles they perform.
No 26
The Thunderbolt is the shoulder patch of Allied Command Europe Mobile Force [Land] - the western alliance's mobile immediate reaction force. It is NATO's multi-national military "fire brigade", ready to deploy anywhere in Europe. The ACE Mobile Force [Land] is composed of crack units such as: US, British, German and Belgian paratroopers and Netherlands marines; German and Italian alpine troops; Canadian, Spanish and Norwegian infantry; Recce, artillery, helicopter and support units from a total of 14 NATO countries. Carl Schulze, a military photo-journalist, provides this illustrated study of its organization and composition, missions, weapons, equipment and uniforms, supported by a text containing specific factual information.