British Tommy 1914-18 (Warrior) [Paperback]

Martin Pegler (Author), Mike Chappell (Illustrator)

Book Description

Series: Warrior | Publication Date: July 15, 1996

World War I (1914-1918) was a watershed in British military and social history, and even now the repercussions can still be felt. No town or village in the British Isles escaped casualty, and the creative genius of a generation was wiped out, at an incalculable loss to society. This book looks in detail at how the British soldier lived, fought and died during the traumatic war years. Enlistment, training and all aspects of life on active service are carefully examined, including discipline, relaxation and even the type and quality of food that soldiers ate. The analysis of the British infantryman's experience is greatly aided by the memories of old soldiers, which provide an interesting and often vivid account of life on the Western Front.

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Insights into the real lives of history's fighting men, packed with full colour illustrations, highly detailed cutaways, exploded artwork of weaponry and armour, and action-packed battle scenes.

About the Author

Martin Pegler was born in 1954 and educated at Hampton School and London University. He is a Senior Curator of weapons at the Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds; his hobbies include shooting historic firearms and touring Europe by motorcycle. He lives in Yorkshire with his wife and two cats.

Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (July 15, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1855325411
• ISBN-13: 978-1855325418
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 0.2 x 9.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,094,132 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Tommy Atkins Redux, December 29, 2001

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El Cutachero (MD USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: British Tommy 1914-18 (Warrior) (Paperback)

This volume covers much of the same materiel that was included in the British Infantry Equipments, 1908-1980 and British Army 1914-1918 titles in the Men At Arms series.
It also covers much of the same as in Chappells own publications in British Army in the Twentieth Century. Unfortunately most of those are no longer available. I hope he did not lose money on them.
This volume therefore combines the results of twenty more years of research and brings together information once available only seperately. Worth having for that reason alone.

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent overview of the British Tommy in only 64 pages!, September 21, 2010

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Yoda (Hadera, Israel) - See all my reviews

This review is from: British Tommy 1914-18 (Warrior) (Paperback)

In just 64 pages (about an hour's of reading) one gets an excellent overview of the English Tommy. Not just what he wore and the weapons he used but his typical background, motivation and training as well as what life was like on the front lines (not just in combat but the mundane nature of everday life). All in only 64 pages!!

4.0 out of 5 stars Tommy Atkins Redux, December 29, 2001

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El Cutachero (MD USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: British Tommy 1914-18 (Warrior) (Paperback)

This volume covers much of the same materiel that was included in the British Infantry Equipments, 1908-1980 and British Army 1914-1918 titles in the Men At Arms series.
It also covers much of the same as in Chappells own publications in British Army in the Twentieth Century. Unfortunately most of those are no longer available. I hope he did not lose money on them.
This volume therefore combines the results of twenty more years of research and brings together information once available only seperately. Worth having as are all his works.