New Book "Tools of the Trade"

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Between now and April 10, 2005 you can order a copy of Service Publications' next title and save CDN$5.00.

This new book examines the difficulties of equipping the Canadan Army Overseas during the Second World War. From a standing start in which the Army had little in the way of mechanical transport, no real armour to speak of, a lack of modern artillery and rifles surplus from the First World War, the Canadian Army developped into one of the finest fighting forces of the Allies.

Based on four war-time reports, compiled by the Canadian Army Historical Section under the command of Col C.P. Stacey, this book is an authoritative overview on the many types of equipment used by the Army. These four reports have been merged and edited with the result of an incredible readable narrative. The equipment covered includes Small Arms, Light Weapons, Anti-tank equipment, Anti-tank Artillery, Medium and Heavy Artillery, Anti-aircraft Artillery, Self-propelled Artillery, Tanks including Specialty Tanks, Armoured Fighting Vehicles, Amphibian Vehicles, Scout and Reconnaissance Cars, Mechanical Transport including Jeeps and Motorcycles.

In addition to the WWII text additonal information has been added on experimental equipment, unusual issues (such as the Centaur) and more. The 128-page text is complemented by 158 high quality illustrations showing just about every item used. Below is a selection of pages from the book. Tools of the Trade can be considered the "Mother" of the Weapons of War series of authoritative booklets.

As a one-time, pre-publication offer, Tools of the Trade can be ordered for CDN$24.95 instead of the regular price of CDN$29.95. Once the book is delivered from the printers (April 10, 2005) this offer will no longer be available.

Visit our web-site at http://www.servicepub.com/toolsofthetrade.htm

[Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP)]

I'll have one, thanks Clive. Payment on the way shortly.

[Jon Skagfeld]

Geoff: Beat ya to it!

Nya, nya, nya...you gotta pay upfront, I got invoice privileges.

(Thanks, Clive, your cheque will be in the mail, N30)

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"Tools of the Trade - Equipping the Canadian Army" has been delivered by the printers and all orders will go out over the next couple of days. Noth American orders will go by regular mail and all overseas orders will be sent air mail.
Complimentary copies will follow early next week for those who provided photos.
Many thanks to all for your help with this book as well as your on-going support of my endeavors.

[Waycool]

My copy arrived today. Thanks Clive.

[Mark W. Tonner]

My copy arrived today also, Thanks Clive

My copy arrived today too. Thanks Clive

(oops ... hmmm ... just kidding. It's Master Sunray's copy )