The Defence of Calais, by Linklater, Eric - 1941

Buxton, Derbyshire: Military Library Research Service Ltd, 2004. Appears unread. No marks or inscriptions. No creasing to covers. A very clean very tight copy with bright unmarked boards and no bumping to corners. 36pp. The story of the small British force which it was hoped would create a new supply route to the British Expeditionary Force which was retreating westwards. However the German forces being so much stronger, the British troops really only created a a diversion from the main retreat by keeping the Germans at Calais. The brave men who were in Calais fought to the end and were defeated.. Soft Cover. Fine. 9.25 x 6.25 inches.

London: His Majesty's Stationery Office, 1941. Hardcover. Good. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. Scuffing, creases affecting some pages and dust spotting on cover and spine, stapled booklet.

London: His Majesty's Stationery Office, 1941. Soft cover. Very Good. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. Stapled booklet.

London: HMSO, 1941. Book. Very Good. Soft Cover -. First Edition. A5 - Report. a5 pamphlet, good condition with a little faded..

His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1941. 1941. Soft cover. stapled paperback, 8vo, 36pp, map, clean and sound, no inscriptions, spine edge rubbed, Good condition. .

H.M. Stationery Office, 1941. First Edition. Softcover. Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Ephemera, small booklet or pamphlet, limited pages Size: Small Octavo. Item Type: Ephemera, small booklet or pamphlet, limited pages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Military & Warfare; France; All our pictures shown here are of the actual item, not stock photos. Inventory No: 12617. .

London: War Office 1941, 1st printing. (stiff paper covers) Very good. 36pp. The cover is lightly soiled. Publisher series: Army at War. Locale: ; Calais. (World War 2, World War 2--European Theater).

London: His Majesty's Stationery Office. Owner's name to front else minorl wear. . Very Good. Soft cover. 1941.

London: HMSO, 1941. First? Edition. First? Printing. good. 18 cm, 36, wraps, map. This official interim report issued in 1941 outlines the purpose and achievements of the small British force that disembarked in the French port of Calais during May 1940 to defend and keep the port open and establish lines of communication with Dunkirk. Despite their eforts, within weeks Calais also fell to the German Blitzkrieg.

London: H. M. S. O., 1941. 1st edition. Very Good. small octavo. card covers 36pp., maps & plans, The Army at War. Account of the defence by 3rd Battalion RTR, & a battalion each of 60th Rifles, Queen Victoria Rifles & the Rifle Brigade alon with 800 French soldiers