Description
Title: The Great War Medal Collectors Companion – Volume 1
Author: Williamson, Howard
Condition: Mint
Edition: 1st Edition
Publication Date: 2014
ISBN: 9780952754466
Cover: Hard Cover without Dust Jacket – 574 pages
Comments: The Third Volume in this definitive series of books on Great War Medals is now available.
This Volume carries on sequentially from Volume II beginning at Page 934, Chapter 9. The contents are as follows:
The First Chapter (Ch 9) gives a short history of the 76 British Army Divisions (plus Cavalry and Guards Divisions) alongside the dates and Battles in which they were engaged (82 pages).
The Second Chapter (Ch 10), Locations of British Regiments shows the locations of each battalion of the Line Regiments (plus Guards, Cavalry and Yeomanry Units) throughout the War. Each entry gives Brigade and Division and date of entry to the theatres of war. All changes of Brigade, Division and Theatre of War are noted (200 pages).
The Third Chapter (Ch 11) is the OMRS Gold Medal Winning study of the Royal Engineer Units in the Great War. This includes locations, dates, battle honours, refined regimental numbers from Volume II, general duties and many contemporary photographs. An outstanding study (250 pages).
The Fourth Chapter (Ch 12) is a study of the Machine Gun Corps in the Great War. It gives all unit locations and the Brigade and Division attached. In addition, there are a number of photographs and a section on the equipment and tactics employed (45 pages). Awarded OMRS Silver Medal 2014.
The Fifth Chapter (Ch 13) is a study of the Army Cyclist Corps in the Great War and covers notes on their units, equipment and duties. This study was awarded an OMRS Silver Medal at the 2014 Convention The book contains 576 pages, Hardbound, section sewn and printed on high quality paper.
A Limited Edition of 1200 Copies (2000 Volume II) (3500 Volume I)
