Description: This is the original edition of ‘The Story of 46 Division 1939-1945’ printed at the University Book Press ‘Styria’, Graz, Austria. The 46th Infantry Division was an infantry division of the British Army raised in 1939 that saw distinguished service during the Second World War.It fought in the Battle of France and the Battle of Dunkirk, where it was evacuated, then later in North Africa and in Italy, fighting in some very tough battles such as the initial Salerno landings, followed by the fighting at the Volturno Line, the Winter Line, the Bernhardt Line, First Battle of Monte Cassino and later the Gothic Line. During the fighting in Italy the 46th Division suffered over 9,200 casualties. In 1947, the division was disbanded as part of the demobilisation of the British army. This is account was written and published in occupied Austria immediately after the end of the second world war. It is a soft cover and shows signs of its age with some wear on the cover and spine and some water damage to the edge of some of the pages. There is some foxing throughout the book. Please see the photos for more information on the condition. The book is illustrated with 29 maps, many of which fold out. There are also two sections of photo plates. Postage quoted is to mainland UK. Overseas shipping is via GSP only.
Price: 75 GBP
Location: Salisbury
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Type: Books
Conflict: World War II (1939-1945)
Era: 1945-Present
Theme: Militaria
Service: Army
Country/Region of Manufacture: Austria
