{"product_id":"59th-4th-w-lancs-medium-regt-royal-artillery-1939-1945-royal-artillery","title":"59th (4th W. Lancs) Medium Regt. Royal Artillery 1939-1945, Royal Artillery","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e59th (4th W. Lancs) Medium Regt. Royal Artillery 1939-1945, Royal Artillery (Introduction by Lt. Colonel D. I. Crawford) — First Edition \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hamburg, For the Regiment, 1945\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormatting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Oblong 8vo, pp. [96].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/strong\u003e: Very Good. The binding is firm and square, bound in striking blue pictorial paper-covered boards featuring vibrant red geometric borders and a central regimental crest, backed by a clean yellow cloth spine. Minor shelf-wear is present along the extremities, with slight rubbing to the corners and light toning to the edges, consistent with age. Internally, the pages are remarkably bright, clean, and unblemished, preserving the photographic plates, maps, and detailed roll of honour in excellent crisp detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/strong\u003e: This rare commemorative unit history was privately printed for the regiment in Germany immediately following the cessation of hostilities in Europe. It chronicles the extensive wartime service and movements of the 59th (4th West Lancashire) Medium Regiment, Royal Artillery, from mobilisation in 1939 through the harrowing campaigns in Western Europe up to victory in 1945.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe volume is profusely illustrated with black-and-white photographic plates depicting operational scenes, equipment, and personnel, alongside maps and a striking colour plate of tactical formation signs. Most notably, the work includes a comprehensive and exhaustive Roll of Honour, details of decorations and awards, and a full roll of members complete with ranks, service numbers, and home addresses, making it an invaluable primary source for military historians and family genealogists alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrivately published in Hamburg in 1945 for members of the regiment, this scarce commemorative history records the wartime journey of the 59th (4th West Lancashire) Medium Regiment, Royal Artillery. From the outbreak of war in 1939 to the final victory in Europe, this poignant volume captures the camaraderie, campaigns, and sacrifices of the regiment through detailed narrative accounts, operational maps, and a complete roll of members.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54577316069715,"sku":"5067","price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260811_103614.jpg?v=1786620158","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/59th-4th-w-lancs-medium-regt-royal-artillery-1939-1945-royal-artillery","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}