British and Commonwealth Armies 1939-43

This book offers a complete guide to the organization of British and Commonwealth armies during the years 1939-1943. The six chapters cover all main theaters of war - North-West Europe (including the Home front) 1939-1943; North Africa; the Middle East, Central and East Africa; the Mediterranean; the Far East, Australasia and India; and Special Forces (all theaters). ToEs (Tables of Organization and Equipment) are given for all main, and many minor, types of formations in each theater - from armored brigades and divisions in North Africa, to British Habforce in Iraq and Syria, the Indian 50th Airborne Brigade in Burma, and Pacific Islands native defense forces. All organizations are analyzed down to section level where possible; the listings specify types of equipment and weaponry used, along with explanatory notes. The information is clearly laid out in an easy-to-use formula, and represents a host of hard-to-find data. Notes for wargamers are also included.