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(Subject: Regimental & Unit Histories - General) The story of the French Foreign Legion from its foundation in 1830 to the early 1970s. The author recounts the life of the ordinary Legionaire in this strange, independent army. (Published: 1973) (Publisher: Wayland Publishers) (ISBN: 0853401977) (Pagination: 96pp, 64 photos, maps, drawings, Table of Dates, index) (Condition: dw marked. Goood) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Regimental & Unit Histories - General) The Lineage of the Cavalry, Yeomanry, Infantry and Artillery of the British Army from the 1690s to the present. The information is presented in large fold-out tables with a chronological record of each Regiment. Raisings, retitling, disbandments, amalgamations, associated Militia, Volunteer and Territorial units, details of movements and other significant facts are all shown. Also includes nicknames, marches, mottos, cap badges, insignia, anniversaries, allied formations and Battle Honours. Indices include Regular Infantry [Titles, Numbers of Foot and Early Names], Militia [Special Reserve] Regiments/Battalions, Rifle Volunteer Corps, Administrative Battalions [Rifle Volunteers], Volunteer Battalions, TF/TA Regiments/Battalions, TA Infantry Regiments [post 1960]. (Published: 2000) (Publisher: Military Press ) (ISBN: 0854203400) (Pagination: Large format, viii+ 179pp, 14pp of fold-out tables) (Condition: New in card cover) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Regimental & Unit Histories - General) An illustrated guide to the Infantry of the army of Frederick the Great, Crown Prince (later King) of Prussia from 1712 to 1786. The book features a full colour frontis portrait of Frederick, together with several colour pages and numerous black and white illustrations depicting uniforms, headgear, banners and events. German text. (Published: 1986) (Publisher: Mittler Verlag) (ISBN: 3813202372) (Pagination: 80pp, 10 colour and 25 b/w plates) (Condition: good in d/w) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Regimental & Unit Histories - General) This is the story of the seven regiments which compose the Household Division, commonly referred to as the Guards. The image of the Guards has been coloured by their ceremonial duties as the regiments dedicated to the protection of the sovereign - whether on duty at Buckingham Palace or at great national occasions such as The Queen's Birthday Parade known as the Trooping of the Colour. Yet in the 21st century they have never been more active and engaged in their role as highly effective operational military units, whether in Bosnia, Iraq or, more recently, Afghanistan. This book offers a true, wide-ranging colour portrait of the Household Division. With a Preface by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. (Published: 2008) (Publisher: Third Millennium) (ISBN: 9781903942680) (Pagination: Large format, 208pp, c600 colour photos & illustrations) (Condition: New in d/w) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Regimental & Unit Histories - General) A selection of colour photos that illustrate the Gurkhas in service for Britain. Includes recruitment, training and life in the Gurhka units of the British Army. Many of the photos are either full or double page. (Published: 1985) (Publisher: Guild Publishing) (Pagination: 160pp, 95pp, large format) (Condition: vg in dw) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Regimental & Unit Histories - General) A history of one the the most famous of all the British/Indian Army Regiments - from their original recruitment to post Independence (Published: 1985) (Publisher: Penguin Books) (ISBN: 0140075690) (Pagination: 317pp illustrations) (Condition: Showing signs of use but good reference copy.) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Regimental & Unit Histories - General) The history of the 14th/20th King's Hussars. They were called "The Hawks" in honour of the Prussian Eagle badge conferred on them in 1798. Their campaigns include the Peninsular War, India and the Mutiny, Persia, the Sikh Wars, Sudan, the Boer War, WWI in Mespotamia and France and The Middle East and Italy in WWII. The regiment's first gallantry award was the commemorative medal struck for the victory at Preston in 1715. Since then the regiment has been awarded two Victoria Crosses. (Published: 1984) (Publisher: Picton Publishing Ltd.) (ISBN: 0902633945 ) (Pagination: viii + 152pp, 73 illustrations, tables) (Condition: Mint. Storage wear only) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Regimental & Unit Histories - General) A scarce and collectible history of the regiment. Extensively illustrated, the book contains the story of the regiment from its formation in the 1830s as the Le 7e Bataillon De Chasseurs a Pied. Chapters cover the regiment's service in the Great War, World War II (including action as part of the French Resistance), duties during the occupation of Austria, service in Algeria and as a specialist Alpine Division during the 1970s and '80s French text. (Published: 1994) (Publisher: Private Regimental Pub.) (Pagination: Large format,269pp, c300 b/w & colour photos & illustrations) (Condition: Like new in card cover) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Regimental & Unit Histories - General) A reprint of the official history of US 43rd, the so-called 'Winged Division', in WWII. They Served in New Zealand, Guadalcanal, the Russell Islands, New Georgia, Aitape, Luzon and the Philippines. (Published: 1982) (Publisher: Battery Press) (ISBN: 0898390680) (Pagination: 96pp, 240 photos, 15 maps, large format) (Condition: blue covers, gilt, emblem, some storage wear, very good) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Regimental & Unit Histories - General) This concise history traces the development from the modest beginnings in 1775 to the 1980s when its 195,000 men and formidable amphibious capability provided a crucial combat ready element to the US armed forces. Whether fighting the Barbary Pirates in 1805, storming the fireswept beaches of Tarawa in 1943 or holding Khe Sanh against the North Vietnamese army in 1968 the marines have displayed an elan second to none. (Published: 1988) (Publisher: Chevprime) (ISBN: 1853610631) (Pagination: 158pp b/w/ and col photos and map) (Condition: Very good in good dw) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Regimental & Unit Histories - General) An official history published by the Corps. This volume covers the period from 1885-1912 and includes accounts of the campaigns in the Sudan, 1885-1899 and the South African War, 1899-1902. Also includes the organisation of the Corps and regimental units, barracks works and surveys plus biographies of thirty distinguished officers. (Published: 1958) (Publisher: Inst. of Royal Engineers) (ISBN: 0903530082) (Pagination: vi+ 409pp, portrait) (Condition: New) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Regimental & Unit Histories - General) New, Unread. A concise history of the Militia and Volunteer Units and formations of Glamorgan from the mid 18th Century. Numerous illustrations detail insignia and badges, dress, accoutrements and equipment of the Infantry and Artillery units. Members served in South Africa during the Boer War. (Published: 1990) (Publisher: Palace Books) (ISBN: 1871904013) (Pagination: 279pp, 80 illustrations) (Condition: Mint in d/w) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Regimental & Unit Histories - General) A concise history of The Militia and Volunteer Cavalry, Infantry, and Artillery formations of North Wales. The book includes numerous illustrations of Unit and headress badges, uniforms, accoutrements, equipment and muster rolls. (Published: 1989) (Publisher: Palace Books) (ISBN: 1871904005) (Pagination: 245pp, 80 illustrations, bibliography, index) (Condition: Fine in d/w) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Regimental & Unit Histories - General) With over 1400 names of officers. Each entry includes rank, service dates, decorations and postings. Over the years The Regiment's titles have included the 53rd, 51st, Second Madras Light Infantry, 105th Madras Light Infantry, the South Yorkshire and the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. (Published: 1946) (Publisher: Lund Humphries & Co) (Pagination: 247pp) (Condition: Good in rubbed blue boards) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Regimental & Unit Histories - General) When war broke out in August 1914 the Lincolnshire Regiment consisted of two Regular, one Special Reserve and two Territorial battalions. During the course of the war a further 14 battalions were raised including a Labour Battalion. Ten went on active service, all on the Western Front and one of them (6th) was also at Gallipoli. This volume gives an account of their campaigns, concluding with the Roll of Honour. An appendix contains the list of Honours and Awards. (Published: 2002) (Publisher: Naval & Military Press) (ISBN: 1843423553) (Pagination: xvi + 511pp, 24 b/w illus, 44 maps and plans) (Condition: New in card cover) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Regimental & Unit Histories - General) Campaigns in Mesopotamia and East africa, 1914-1922 and the Inter-War Period, 1918-1938. Includes the Tigris operation, the Baghdad Campaign, Euphrates and North Mesopotamia operations, the East Persian cordon 1917-19. Post WWI section includes fortifications, training, searchlights, mechanisation. There is an appendix listing recipients of VCs awarded during WWI (Published: 1952) (Publisher: Inst. of Royal Engineers) (ISBN: 090353004X) (Pagination: xvi + 351pp, 9 ills, 3 maps in end pocket) (Condition: New in dw - Red boards with gold titles on spine) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Regimental & Unit Histories - General) The operations of the post WWII Brigade of Gurkhas. Covers their activities in the Malayan Emergency and the Borneo Confrontation and also their role in Hong Kong prior to the British withdrawl. (Published: 1986) (Publisher: Arms & Armour Press) (ISBN: 0853688656) (Pagination: 203pp, photos, maps.) (Condition: very good in dw) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Regimental & Unit Histories - General) A study of the regiments of the US Army. Includes their coats of arms and insignia, each regiment's lineage, decorations, and campaigns. Each Battalion is also listed with its lineage, campaigns and decorations. There is also a list of Congressional Medal of Honor recipients. (Published: 1986) (Publisher: Military Press New York) (ISBN: 0517614944) (Pagination: large format, 351pp, numerous illustrations including 31colour pages) (Condition: good in chipped d/w) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Regimental & Unit Histories - General) Papers from 1905-1906. Includes Inspection of the Garrison by His Majesty the King at Portsmouth 28th February, 1905, Regimental Plate at Woolwich, Controlling Battery Fire fron a Distance and The epitome of the Afghan War and much more. (Published: 1906) (Publisher: Royal Artillery Inst.) (Pagination: 576pp illustrations, maps - some fold-out) (Condition: Black boards, marked and heavily faded on spine. Some pencil marks in margins.) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Regimental & Unit Histories - General) Notes and news on the 1st and 2nd Battalions. Details of the Silver Wedding gift to their Majestys, the King and Queen. With articles on Sinai and the French Army and news and notes from the many clubs and associations within the King's Royal Rifle Corps. (Published: 1949) (Publisher: Private Regimental Pub.) (Pagination: 151pp b/w photographs) (Condition: Marks on page edges ow good) UL-XXXXXX