FAMOUS REGIMENTS: THE SOMERSET LIGHT INFANTRY by Hugh Popham and Lt.Gen. Sir Brian Horrocks

(Subject: Regimental & Unit Histories - Famous Regiments) A regimental history of one of the oldest regiments of the British Army. Known as 'The Prince Alberts' they were formed as the 13th Regiment of Foot in 1685. Their major campaigns have included the Siege of Gibraltar, Egypt, North America, Afghanistan, Sevastopol and South Africa. In the Great War they fought in France, Palestine and Mesopotamia. In WWII in Burma, Italy, Greece and North West Europe. Post War they took part in the Malayan campaign and were amalgamated with the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry in 1959. Signed by the author. (Published: 1968) (Publisher: Hamish Hamilton) (Pagination: 151pp, 40 illustrations) (Condition: darkened d/w. boards and text very good.) UL-XXXXXX