The Armourer  |  February 2023
IN THIS ISSUE
The fall of Singapore. Discover how the fortress city was taken by Japanese forces in one of the worst military disasters of WWII for Britain.
WWI webbing: France – Latest in the series covers French accoutrements.
The National Socialist Motor Corps – The Nazi equivalent of the RAC/AA started by helping motorists but was used to train panzer drivers.
19th century Indian muskets – the weapons that were produced in rural India.
Crime in WWII: Gangs of London – Organised crime running prostitution, fraud and counterfeiting operations.
The Kissi campaign – A rare clasp for the Africa General Service medal.
French conquest of Algeria – A tempting target for post-Napoleonic France.
Sweetheart badges of WWI – Jewellery replicas for those back home to support the troops.
Collecting Singapore – The uniforms, ephemera and medals from the conflict.
Photo Inspector – The uniforms of an early wireless unit.
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in The Armourer February 2023.