The Death Or Glory Boys

The Story Of The Seventeenth Lancers (1899)

von D. H. Parry

342 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Death Or Glory Boys: The Story Of The Seventeenth Lancers is a historical book written by D. H. Parry and first published in 1899. It tells the story of the Seventeenth Lancers, a British cavalry regiment that was formed in 1759 and disbanded in 1922. The book covers the regiment's history, including its participation in various battles and campaigns, such as the Peninsular War, the Crimean War, and the Indian Mutiny. It also provides insight into the daily life of the soldiers and officers, including their training, equipment, and relationships with one another. The title of the book refers to the regiment's motto, ""Death or Glory"", which reflects their courage and determination in battle. Overall, The Death Or Glory Boys is a fascinating account of a legendary cavalry regiment and their contributions to British military history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Geschichte und Archäologie Geschichte Militärgeschichte Besondere Kriege und militärische Feldzüge Zweiter Weltkrieg
• ISBN: 9781120030221
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 26.08.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC