Red Crown & Dragon

I have recently obtained a copy of Patrick Delaforces's book on the 53rd Welsh Division in North-West Europe 1944 - 1945. For anyone who is a student of this period of the Regiment's History this book is a must. It contains many quotes from members of the Regiment who served with the 4th 6th and 7th Battalions RWF. There are many useful maps and interesting pictures.

I suspect the book has been mentioned before on this means but nevertheless is still worth pointing out.

Published by Amberley Publishing www.amberley-books.com ISBN 978 1 84868 817 9

I bought this book from the museum a few years ago.

Well worth getting hold of, have got it in hard and paper back paid £25.00 for a signed 1st edition (2nd hand) at a collectors fayre and picked up the paper back for £1.99 in The Works discount book shop

Sounds like a very good reference book

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Originally Posted by TRAV 24

Well worth getting hold of, have got it in hard and paper back paid £25.00 for a signed 1st edition (2nd hand) at a collectors fayre and picked up the paper back for £1.99 in The Works discount book shop

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A good read and I also have a signed hard back edition with a dedication to someone else, I bought it 2nd hand. I wonder if the person to whom it was dedicated was ex 53rd Div.

Just out of interest Jerry, who was the dedication to?

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Originally Posted by ap1

Just out of interest Jerry, who was the dedication to?

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Jim Simmons, though it might be Simmonds, Best Wished Patrick Delaforce, Brighton November 1996. It would be interesting if he was 53rd Div.

Jerry B

Our fellow member Swiper would probably know. He is the 53rd Div expert, writing a book about it.

John

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Originally Posted by Baconwallah

Our fellow member Swiper would probably know. He is the 53rd Div expert, writing a book about it.

John

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Thanks John.

I have encountered Swiper on another forum and exchanged emails with him in the past, though not on this subject.

Jerry B