Famous Regiments of the British Army: A Pictorial Guide and Celebration Vol 2

Thirty-six of the most famous British regiments are featured in this volume, their battle honors, colors and badges, their most famous sons, including the stories of the VC winners. Boxed features on individual actions, leaders and points of interest enliven the concise history of each regiment. The regiments include: The King’s Own Royal Regiment, the Royal Fusiliers (City of London), the Norfolks, the Devonshire Regiment, the Royal Scots Fusiliers, the Seaforth Highlanders; the cavalry regiments 4th Queen’s Own Hussars, 8th King’s Royal Irish Hussars, 21st Empress of India’s Lancers; the Territorial Honourable Artillery Company and Artists Rifles; and the Royal Artillery Regiment. Anyone with an interest in the history of the British Army will know from these few examples that the stories included will range from the North West Frontier to the Western Front, from Dettingen to Dunkirk.