King's African Rifles Soldier versus Schutztruppe Soldier (Five Stars)

A forgotten tale of World War One is the sheer scale of warfare on the African continent. Allied colonial forces (mostly British) took on the Schutztruppe of the German Empire, a force raised among the tribesmen of East Africa. In turn, the British Empire expanded the King's African Rifles. The war that kept men on the march through what is now Kenya, Tanzania, Moxambique and Malawi for four years is a testament to the guts and courage of the Africans who served in the colonies on both sides. Well-illustrated with contemporary photos, maps and original artwork.

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Illustrated Military History of Hungary (Four Stars)

An interesting book, lavishly illustrated throughout. This book looks at the role of the Hungarian military, from an armed band to a People's Army and beyond. It's a fascinating story that takes in Hungary's role as a bulwark against the Turks, its relationship with Austria, its membership in the Warsaw Pact and, later on, its membership in NATO. I've been fascinated with the Hungarians ever since serving with them in the Sinai while they provided the military police to the Multinational Force and Observers. My only critiscism is that the book misuses or garbles many English idioms.