The Story of the RASC and RCT 1945-1982 - by Brigadier D J Sutton.

The Story of the Royal Army Service Corps [RASC] and Royal Corps of Transport [RCT], 1945-1982.

This book tells the story of the Royal Army Service Corps and later the Royal Corps of Transport. A story which follows the Corps from Aldershot to Korea, from Kenya to Aden and Radfan, through Malaysia to the Middle East, Iceland, Norway and Belize, from Buckingham Palace to the streets of Northern Ireland, and more recently to the Falkland Islands in the South Atlantic. A story which traces the many tasks undertaken by the RASC throughout the world from 1945 to 1965, to the formation and development of the RCT and its achievements to date. 

In the RCT is embodied all the tradition and dedication to service that distinguished the RASC. Although in a sense this is the story of two Corps, the common thread that binds the two is the very best characteristics that have been passed from father to son. In presenting this story we remind the younger generation of the achievements of the RCT and we hope that the older generation of the achievements of the RCT and we hope that the older generation who served with and loved the RASC will feel proud that their fine traditions are being continued.

*Text copied from the burp.

Navy buckram covered boards with gilded titling on the spine and symbols on the front board.

Boards are clear, clean and almost intact, minimal shelf wear and corners lightly bumped. In Very Good to Fine condition. B/W photographs, illustrations, and maps. Contents are clean and bright. Pages slightly aged.

Text block foxed on all 3 sides. No foxing on the pages.

Dust Jacket: In Good condition. Shelf wear and tear on the edges. Two tears on the back flap on the top and the bottom near the spine. Top tear has combined with paper thinned and scuffed and possible water damage. Inside of dust jacket shows some foxing and browning on the edges and general discolouration. Otherwise the dust jacket is in good condition, the pictures and colours are bright and minimal scuffing. Some marks on the back.

Hardcover. Condition: Good to Very Good. 

Published by Leo Cooper, in association with Secker and Warburg, 1984.

Copy Right 1983.

Binding Condition: Good to Very Good

Overall Condition: Good to Very Good

Size: Medium Octavo (8vo), 239 mm X 160 mm X 45 mm

801 pages.

ISBN 10: 0436506068

Although equipment and methods have changed, the men behind it, of many races, wearing the Corps badge have continued to enhance the reputation gained in World War II. This is their story.