General Sir David Fraser tells the story of this famous regiment; their beginnings, customs, battles and traditions from their formation as 'The Royal Regiment of Guards' in 1656 down to our own times. It is a remarkable story that includes Marlborough's campaigns in the struggle against France, the battle of Waterloo, the Crimean War, and of course two World Wars and beyond. Numerous photographs and illustrations populate Sir David's absorbing text, including eight full page colour plates by renowned military artist Angus McBride, with lengthy commentaries examining in detail the uniforms of the Grenadiers from 1865 to the 1970's.
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Packed with specially commissioned artwork, maps and diagrams, the Men-at-Arms series is an unrivalled illustrated reference on the history, organisation, uniforms and equipment of the world's military forces, past and present.
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As a member of the Grenadier Guards for many years General Sir David Fraser has used his personal knowledge to write a fascinating account of their history from 1656.
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One of the Better Regimental Histories by Osprey,
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This review is from: The Grenadier Guards (Men at Arms Series, 73) (Paperback)
The 1st Regiment of Foot Guards is always an interesting subject for me. Most folks think that all they are is toy soldiers that parade outside Buck House.With their officers being rich poofs from Eton awaiting their inhertiage and place in the House of Lords. Or theother picture being mindless machines being terrorized by fanatical NCO's of Monty Python fame. There is a lot more to them then that. They are real professional soldiers that have taken part in some of the Monarchs toughest fights. Theirs really is the story of the British Army and a rich and varied history it is. Couple with Messr. McBrides illustrations its well worth buying to add to a military collection.
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top book,
By kenny woods (stamford lincs) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Grenadier Guards (Men at Arms Series, 73) (Paperback)
there is only one real regiment in the british army and this book tells you all you need to know.
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Foot Guards, First Guards, Second World War, Regiment of Guards, Guards Brigade, Battalion Company, Guards Armoured Division, United Kingdom, Guards Division, Western Front, Airborne Division, Brigade of Guards, Household Troops, Quatre Bras, Richard Simkin, Sandbag Battery, British Infantry, Light Company, Middle East, North Africa, South Africa, Battalion of the Regiment, Colour Sergeant, Slade Wallace, Warrant Officers Class New!
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Originally a grenadier was a soldier who threw a grenade. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Foot Guards, First Guards, Second World War, Regiment of Guards, Guards Brigade, Battalion Company, Guards Armoured Division, United Kingdom, Guards Division, Western Front, Airborne Division, Brigade of Guards, Household Troops, Quatre Bras, Richard Simkin, Sandbag Battery, British Infantry, Light Company, Middle East, North Africa, South Africa, Battalion of the Regiment, Colour Sergeant, Slade Wallace, Warrant Officers Class New!
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- Crimean War by Alan Palmer on page 18
- The Battles of the British Expeditionary Forces, 1914-1915: Historiography and Annotated Bibliography (Bibliographies of Battles and Leaders) by Fred R. van Hartesveldt on page 107, and page 127
- Fields of Fire: The Canadians in Normandy (Joanne Goodman Lectures) by Terry Copp in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Harold Monro: Poet of the New Age by Dominic Hibberd on page 148
- Wellington: A Personal History by Christopher Hibbert on page 312
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