Guns of the Regiment

[Mike Cecil]

Hi Rick,

Steve Gower's book deals with the Australian aspects of some of the same subject in a similar way, though with a very different format. Steve's book is typical of a book produced in 1981: on poorer quality paper, with fewer illustrations, all monochrome, and printed in a smaller format. It deals with field and siege artillery in 249 pages, and has nothing much on anti-aircraft artillery or tractors. It is, however, an excellent overall appreciation of the artillery utilised by Australia up to the 1980s.

Knight's book is far more comprehensive and provides much more technical detail about each artillery piece and rocket system used by Canada. The paper and presentation are far superior, as you would expect with modern printing methods. The images are first rate, crisp images showing lots of detail.

If you read Steve's book, and use it as a basic reference as I do, then you will probably appreciate Knight's book for its detail and presentation. Both have done an excellent job in bringing together a comprehensive list of 'types used' by their respective countries. (Steve's book could do with someone producing a sequel - 1981 to today).

Mike