A History Of The Black Watch, Royal Highlanders

42nd & 73rd 1725-1907

von Anon

270 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Black Watch was one of the many distinguished Scottish regiments to have played a long and often glorious part in the history of the British Army since it was first raised in 1725 in the midst of the Jacobite rebellions. The first part of this history covers the regiment from its formation to Waterloo, and its frequent subsequent deployments in India. The second, substantial part is a detailed history of the Black Watch's part in the Boer War, including the battle of Magersfontein. When Major-General A. G. Wauchope fell leading his men after serving for 33 years in the regiment. The book is illustrated with maps.

• Reihe: No Series Linked
• Themen: Geschichte und Archäologie Geschichte Militärgeschichte
• ISBN: 9781783312078
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 24.07.2015
• Größe: 216 x 140 mm
• Verlag: Naval & Military Press