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Highlander: The History of the Legendary Highland Soldier Hardcover - 2010

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Acclaimed historian Tim Newark tells the story of the Highlanders through the words of the soldiers themselves, from diaries, letters, and journals uncovered from archives in Scotland and around the world. At the Battle of Quebec in 1759, only a few years after their defeat at Culloden, the 78th Highlanders faced down the French guns and turned the battle. At Waterloo, High- landers memorably fought alongside the Scots Greys against Napoleon's feared Old Guard. In the Crimea, the thin red line stood firm against the charging Russian Hussars and saved the day at Balaclava. Yet this story is also one of betrayal. At Quebec, General Wolfe remarked that, despite the Highlanders' courage, it was "no great mischief if they fall." At Dunkirk in May 1940, the 51st Regiment was left to defend the SOE evacuation at St Valery; though following D-Day, the Highlanders were at the forefront of the fighting through France. It is all history, now: Over the last decade the historic regiments have been dismantled, despite widespread protest.

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  • Title Highlander: The History of the Legendary Highland Soldier
  • Author Tim Newark
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Pages 320
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Skyhorse Publishing, New York
  • Date 2010-04
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9781602399518 / 1602399514
  • Weight 1.37 lbs (0.62 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.52 x 6.6 x 1.16 in (24.18 x 16.76 x 2.95 cm)
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 1800-1850
    • Cultural Region: British
    • Cultural Region: French
    • Cultural Region: Scottish
  • Library of Congress subjects Great Britain - Scottish regiments - History, Great Britain - History, Military
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2009033235
  • Dewey Decimal Code 356.109

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Citations

  • Publishers Weekly, 02/15/2010, Page 126

About the author

Historian and journalist Tim Newark is the author of numerous critically acclaimed military history books, including The Barbarians, War in Britain, Where They Fell, Turning the Tide of War, and Camouflage. He was the editor of Military Illustrated for 17 years and the scriptwriter for seven TV military history documentary series, including Hitler's Bodyguards. Tim Newark lives in Bath, UK. Endorsements: 'An engrossing history that reads like a thriller. The Godfather meets Band of Brothers.' - Andrew Roberts
'An extraordinary tale ...' - History Today magazine
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