Armed Forces of Aden and the Protectorate 1839-1967 Birtles David
Armed Forces of Aden and the Protectorate 1839-1967 Birtles David In January 1839 Captain S.B. Possessing a magnificent natural harbor at the junction of the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean, Britain…
Specifikacia Armed Forces of Aden and the Protectorate 1839-1967 Birtles David
Armed Forces of Aden and the Protectorate 1839-1967 Birtles David
In January 1839 Captain S.B. Possessing a magnificent natural harbor at the junction of the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean, Britain recognized its strategic importance and thus began a period of British control which lasted until 29th November 1967. Haines of the Indian Marine, the East India Company's Navy, occupied Aden.
Not only are brief historical details provided for each unit but details of insignia and uniform are included, the whole being brought to life by the superb color uniform illustrations by Jonathan Paynter. This book presents an updated and expanded record of the mainly Arab armed forces (Police and Military) raised in Aden and the Protectorate during the time of British control. Within the book information can be found on the Turkish military activity on the Yemen border in at the turn of the 20th Century and subsequent confrontation during the First World War. Special