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Redcaps: Britain's Military Police (Elite)

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RSM Chappell has done an excellent job on one of the British Armys less know but none the less very vital unit. The Redcaps as the Military Police are known over there are the Police Department of the Army.
Theirs is a very tough, dirty & demanding job that is not done properly can blow up in your face as history has been shown in Iraq. It was also an eye opener to me in that he does not gloss over some of the problems the Brits faced with some of their more rowdy rascals. Especially after WWII when the Army it seems had more than their fair share of discipline problems with their National Servicemen.
Also this Book is the exception that proves the general rule about the Osprey Series. I.E. you either have excellent illustrations or a well written text, very seldom do you have both. Fortunetley, Mr. Chappell has the skill & experience to do an outstanding job in both areas. His illustrations show a keen use of color, realism and a wealth of experience to back it up.
It is also very clear that he has a lot of love and respect for good soldiers. If I see either his name or Mr. McBride no matter the subject, I need to buy the book as I know that I am in for a treat.