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(Subject: Regimental & Unit Histories - Famous Regiments) Labels, signed by the author and Sir Brian Horrocks at the title and facing page. This regimental history traces the lineage of the unit from its formation as 'An Experimental Corps of Riflemen' in 1800. Other regiments used the musket, it was armed with the rifle; others wore the red coat,… Read more about this item

(Subject: Regimental & Unit Histories - Famous Regiments) Signed by Sir Brian Horrocks with the authors signature pasted in. This regimental history traces the origins of Gurkhas' service with the British Army. In 1814 the British fought a war against one of the fiercest enemies it had ever encountered. Since then, from unwilling subjection the Nepalese fighters have served… Read more about this item

(Subject: Regimental & Unit Histories - Famous Regiments) Raised in 1775, the Marine Corps has served in all of America's overseas wars. They fought on the Union side in the Civil War and amongst other conflicts they have seen action in the War of Independence, the Mexican and Spanish American Wars, Panama, China and the Philippines, and on the… Read more about this item

(Subject: Regimental & Unit Histories - Famous Regiments) Signed by the author and Sir Brian Horrocks on the title page. This regimental history traces the lineage of the unit from its formation as the Tangier Horse in 1661, officially becoming The Royal Dragoons in 1684. Their Battle Honours include Tangier, the Peninsular, Waterloo, Balaklava, Sevastopol and Ladysmith. In the… Read more about this item

(Subject: Regimental & Unit Histories - Famous Regiments) Labels, signed by the author and Sir Brian Horrocks added to title and facing page. Raised in 1756, their connection with Kent began in 1782 when county titles were first bestowed. Since then they have served in almost every part of the globe. Joined with the 97th (Earl of Ulsters) regiment… Read more about this item

(Subject: Regimental & Unit Histories - Famous Regiments) The history of the British Women's Royal Army Corps from its beginnings in World War I to the mid 1970s. They have served with gallantry and professionalism in all theatres and conflicts in which the British Army has taken part. (Published: 1977) (Publisher: Leo Cooper) (ISBN: 0850520991) (Pagination: xiv + 141pp,… Read more about this item

(Subject: Regimental & Unit Histories - Famous Regiments) Raised in 1775, the Marine Corps has served in all of America's overseas wars since then. They fought on the Union side in the Civil War. Amongst other conflicts they have seen action in the War of Independence, the Mexican and Spanish American Wars, Panama, China and the Philippines, and on… Read more about this item

(Subject: Regimental & Unit Histories - Famous Regiments) The history of the British Women's Royal Army Corps from its beginnings in World War I to the mid 1970s. They have served with gallantry and professionalism in all theatres and conflicts in which the British Army has taken part. (Published: 1977) (Publisher: Leo Cooper) (ISBN: 0850520991) (Pagination: 141pp illustrations) (Condition:… Read more about this item

(Subject: Regimental & Unit Histories - Famous Regiments) A history of the youngest Regiment of the Household Division, from their formation in 1915 to the 1980s. They saw bitter fighting in the Great War at Loos, Ypres, the Somme and Passchendaele amongst others and, in WWII, at Dunkirk, North Africa, Italy and Arnhem. Post war they have served in… Read more about this item

(Subject: Regimental & Unit Histories - Famous Regiments) The history of the Parachute Regiment, 1940-1982, and its campaigns from Bruneval to the Falklands. Includes WWII operations in the Western desert, Normandy, Arnhem and the Rhine, and post-war in Palestine, Malaya, Cyprus, Suez, Aden, Borneo, Northern Ireland and the Falklands (Published: 1984) (Publisher: Leo Cooper) (ISBN: 0436315254) (Pagination: x +… Read more about this item

(Subject: Regimental & Unit Histories - Famous Regiments) This regimental history commences in 1741 when the 47th and 81st Foot, the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, was raised. They served in the Seven Years War in North America, during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, the West Indies, South Africa, South America, the Peninsular, Burma, the Crimea, the Indian Mutiny,… Read more about this item