This regiment-by-regiment survey traces the origins and history of Scotland's fighting men, from their organization in the 17th and 18th centuries through to their participation in the campaigns in the Falklands and the Gulf. This book looks beyond uniforms and military hardware to reveal the traditions, character and individuality of the regiments of the Scottish Division, past and present. For each regiment, the topics covered include badges and mottoes, tartans and clan affiliations, battle honours, Victoria Cross winners, music, toasts and allied and affiliated regiments.

The Scottish regiments

Engineering & Transportation

Henderson, Diana M.

Engineering

HarperCollins, Publishers

This regiment-by-regiment survey traces the origins and history of Scotland's fighting men, from their organization in the 17th and 18th centuries through to their participation in the campaigns in the Falklands and the Gulf. This book looks beyond uniforms and military hardware to reveal the traditions, character and individuality of the regiments of the Scottish Division, past and present. For each regiment, the topics covered include badges and mottoes, tartans and clan affiliations, battle honours, Victoria Cross winners, music, toasts and allied and affiliated regiments.

The Scottish Regiments

History

Europe

Collins Celtic

This new book provides a novel approach to the history of the Highland regiments. Badges, buttons and battles only tell a part of a regiment's history and the Highland regiments have always been set apart and have always considered themselves special. As this book reveals, the roots of that elitist attitude lie in the neglected field of military social history. The author's extensive research has revealed a new side to the Highland regiments and this book examines in detail the life of the Highland soldier between 1820 and 1920 and the pride and reputation that has made him so famous and respected through the years. While changes in the origins of the Highland soldiers have taken place, national loyalty, their unique uniform and music and the strong family nature of their regiments have all contributed to the particular character of the Highland battalions. The book examines the character of the Highland regiments through the medium of the officers and men and the result gives new meaning to Highland regimental history. The jacket illustration shows Pipe Majors and Drum Majors at the Highland Brigade Gathering, Agra, India, 1914.

Highland Soldier: A Social Study of the Highland Regiments, 1820-1920

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

John Donald

Highland Soldier 1820-1920

John Donald Publishers Ltd.

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