Desert Rats: The 7th Armoured Division in World War II (Greenhill Military Paperbacks) [Paperback]

Major-General G L Verney Dso Mvo (Author)

Book Description

Series: Greenhill Military Paperbacks | Publication Date: December 15, 2002

This classic and inspiring account of the progress of the 7th Armoured Division from the sands of North Africa to the cold of wintery Holland and the mud of a German springtime. Based on official records, and written by one of the division's key officers, this book is an outstanding testament to the officers and men of an astonishing unit. The division's reputation was born in the desert. It first went into action against the Italians in 1940 and then, subsequently, fought Rommel's Afrika Korps in Montgomery's successful Western Desert campaign. It was during this period of intense fighting that the division won its affectionate nickname of Desert Rats. From there the division was transported to Italy and, later, Normandy and from then on was almost constantly in battle until the end of the war. The Desert Rats was written with official support, and with the help of most of the division's senior officers, and the author has been able to provide a unique insight into the workings of a formidable unit. The book stands testament to the unique morale of the division and is an enduring story of difficulties overcome. Major-General Verney served as a tank brigade commander in World War II and went on to command 7th Armoured Division in Normandy in 1944.

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About the Author

Major-General G. L.Verney served as a tank brigade commander in World War II and went on to command the 7th Armored Division in Normandy in 1944.

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Greenhill Books (December 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1853675210
• ISBN-13: 978-1853675218
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,396,882 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)