The book, Key Uniform Guides 3: British Eighth Army North Africa 1940-43, reviews in detail the units, uniforms and equipment of the famous Eighth Army in their Western Desert campaign fought against the Axis forces during World War II.  As the author points out, the unique nature of the desert terrain found in North Africa often dictated the use of uniforms that were not laid down by regulations.  Regardless of what they wore into combat which was usually a matter between the soldiers and their commanding officer, the "Desert Rats" gave a permanent place in history to such geographical locations as El Alamein and Tobruk.  This book reviews as a backdrop, the course of the war in the desert including the identification of the member units of the Eighth Army and the regiments that comprised it.  This background information is a prelude "to detailed descriptions of uniforms, head-dress, insignia, canvas webbing equipment and armament".  In addition to an informative narrative, this book includes the following features: 1) Approximately 64 black and white photographs; 2) About 14 color illustrations and 3) 1 map.  "Key Uniform Guides 3: British Eighth Army North Africa 1940-43" is certain to appeal to both the student of history and the model maker alike.  This book is 32 pages and is in very good condition.  The author is Robin Adair.  Edition published in 1974.