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28 pages. Features: Lovely full-page color ad for Rover fine cars inside front cover; Photo of King and Queen being greeted by Churchill and Mr. Attlee at the saluting-base; Two-page compilation of the "Heraldic" badges of British and Allied formations made famous in the late war; Many photos of famous war leaders and service chiefs celebrating victory; Aftermath of the War - Victory - Consequences and Disappointments - article by Cyril Falls; Nice full-page photo of the King and Queen in horse-drawn carriage amongst cheering crowds; Photos of Montgomery, Churchill, Lord Tedder, Sir Claude Auchinleck, Field Marshal Lord Alexander, Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten, Marshal Lord Alanbrooke, Lord Portal, Marie-Pierre Loenig, Brig.-Gen. Hartt, Admiral Hewitt, and General McNarney in their parade vehicles; Wonderful photos of V-Day Marchers - the Royal Marines, Royal Navy and R.A.F.; Photos of Overseas Troops in Victory Parade - in the Mall and en route; Photos of overseas troops in Victory Parade - Canadians and Kiwis; Amazing centerfold photo of The King saluting Field Marshal Montgomery as his car passes the saluting station - also visible are Churchill, Mackenzie King, and many other notable personalities; More great photos of V-Day Marchers - Merchant Navy, Women's Forces and C.D. Services - of particular note is the full-page photo of the A.T.S. contingent in a "V" formation as the procession divides at the foot of Constitution Hill; Photos of Units of the Mechanised Column in the parade; Amazing full-page photo from the Admiralty Arch along the beflagged mall with the Indian contingent in the foreground and marching troops as far as you can see into the distance; Photos of troops from Greece, France, U.S.A., China, and Egypt in the parade; The History of Final Victory in Drawings by Bryan De Grineau - 15 images; Back cover photo ad for the New Lancaster 'Ten' car. Somewhat above-average wear. Chip from lower corner of front cover. Some peeling from front cover. A worthy reference copy. Book