The Armourer  |  November 2022
IN THIS ISSUE
Operation Torch. Discover the battles that pitched American and British forces against the French in WWII.
Cities at war: Portsmouth – How the major port survived a blitz and prepared for D-Day, as told by the people who were there.
Gunnery in the Age of Sail – The art of warfare on board ships in Nelson’s time.
A Panther called Cuckoo – The strange story of a captured German tank serving British forces.
Royal Berkshire badges – Collecting the badges from the regiment.
Henschel Hs 297 rocket launcher – German anti-aircraft weapon used at Remagen.
Corygaum clasp of 1818 – A rare medal and clasp issued for a heroic defence.
Weapons of the Viet Cong – Lacking resources, they made rough but working copies of American and Soviet firearms.
Battle of Tolentino – The year was 1815, but this wasn’t Waterloo. Discover the other battle that was fought in Europe.
Blockade Runner Badge – A war Badge that could be won by the German merchant navy.
Collecting Operation Torch – All the collectables associated with the North African landings.
MBG: The first cartridge Colts – Colt’s response to the advent of cartridge revolvers.
The Photo Inspector – A look at the uniform and insignia of a Private of the Warwickshire Yeomanry c. 1909.
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in The Armourer November 2022.