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REFERENCE SECTION Here is a list of books we have used as reference materials for our EXPED. This will be added to periodically. If you have a recommended book or publication that will be of use and interest to us please post in the discussion forum or email us direct and it will be added. It is hoped to add reviews as well but most of these books have been reviewed to death elsewhere and only relevant comments will be made as we are too busy trying to make this expedition a success by raising funds. Regards Gary A Wallace. - Got something to say? get in touch.
The first book that sparked off the whole idea of an EXPED. Great read and the idea of romantic excursions into the unexplored deserts of N.Africa conjures up pictures of wide open expanses of endless sand, rocky outcrops, nomadic tribes and Boys Own Adventures. Thoroughly recommended, might need to search for it as it is hard to find. Can be pricey but I got an original for £5.95. Amazon had some in used listings. click on image to take you to Amazon.co.uk
Everything you need to know about travelling the whole of the Sahara from maps, routes, GPS, survival, vehicles, contacts, etc An essential reference manual for al things desert. Can't put it down. This will be packed for the trip. Again see Amazon for price and availability. hardback more durable than paperback Bearded Brigands: The LRDG in the Diaries/Photographs of Trooper Frank Jopling by Brendan O'Carroll As it says in the title, excellent review of life in the LRDG from the very start. A personal account by Frank Jopling. Again available on Amazon
Have been trying for 2 years to get a copy of this but currently unavailable anywhere it seems. By all accounts a good account and reference book for all things LRDG - look forward to reading this one day......(got one for sale? contact me?)
Excellent book concentrating on a daring raid against an overwhelming enemy. Luck, bravado and sheer genius carried this raid off. Available from Ngaio Press
Official war diary records of operations by LRDG, SAS and Commandos in the western desert. Bit dry reading but gets more interesting as it goes on. Well edited to just the facts and cuts out a lot of unnecessary blurb. Available from Amazon - click on image for Amazon.co.uk
Excellent reference book about ALL WWII tommy equipment -hundreds of photos and hard to find elsewhere references. A font of knowledge along with it's sister's books on uniforms and weapons. Listed but very pricey now from Amazon.com (USA). Have found same for 1/3rd price from Soldier of Fortune shop -see image
As above but all about every uniform used, different makers, labels, marks 1,2,3,etc and lots of pictures and colour plates. A collectors dream Not as pricey as above but well worth it from Amazon.com(USA)
As above, another excellent read with all the weapons and more. great pictures and colour plates, essential read for authenticity. Amazon.com (USA) at $24.99
As it says on the cover, good basic book with lots of hints and tips for general use, nothing on sand compasses or a lot of desert work Good reference from Amazon.co.uk Click on image to go there.
Basic survival guide, bought for £3 in bargain bookstore but Amazon has it for £1. Interesting stuff with all important surviving in the Desert Pages 124-140 -good advice and guide, well worth the paltry sum paid for it. Click left to go to Amazon.co.uk Be warned postage will be more than book Hehe
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