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OverviewCharts the history of the British Army by using one of its most distinctive aspects its regimental traditions. This work describes the emergence of a royal army under Charles II and its expansion during the eighteenth century, the formation of its militia, the yeomanry and the Territorials, the distinction of the Household Cavalry and more. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Ian F.W. BeckettPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Imprint: Shire Publications Volume: 292 Dimensions: Width: 12.80cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 21.00cm Weight: 0.277kg ISBN: 9780747806622ISBN 10: 0747806624 Pages: 136 Publication Date: 01 April 2007 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: No Longer Our Product Availability: Out of stock  The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Language: English Table of ContentsThe Regular Army; The Auxiliary Forces; Household Cavalry and Foot Guards; Cavalry and Armour; Guns and Gunners; Infantry of the Line; Light Infantry and Rifles; Highland and Lowland; Welsh and Irish; Special Forces; Corps and supporting services; Establishments' Veterans; Women in uniform; Ranks and appointments; colours; Badges; Customs; Mascots; Nicknames; Bands and marches; Ceremonies; Uniform and equipment; Battle and campaigns; Medals; Monuments, memorials and military sites; Family traditions; useful addresses.ReviewsAuthor InformationIan Beckett is Professor of History at University College Northampton. Former positions include Senior Lecturer at Sandhurst, Professor of Modern History at the University of Luton, and Major-General Matthew C. Horner Distinguished Professor of Military Theory at the US Marine Corps University in Virginia. He is also Chairman of the Army Records Society. Other publications include 'The Oxford History of the British Army' and 'The Great War 1914-1918'. For the National Archives, he wrote the highly-regarded 'The First World War: The Essential Guide to Sources in the UK National Archives'. Ian F. W. Beckett is head of the Department of History at the University of Luton, Bedfordshire, England. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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