Lieutenant colonel angus (3 risultati)

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good-. First Edition. 1983. [viii], 172pp. B&W frontispiece. B&W Photographs and illustrations throughout. Colour foldout illustration. Flat signed by the author: 'Angus Fairrie' on the title page. "This booklet has been prepared at Regimental Headquarters of the Queen's Own Highlanders, Inverness, using sources of material inthe Regimental library. . The book is not intended to be a comprehensive history of the Regiment, and no literary merit is claimed for it. But it is hoped that it will serve as a book of quick reference, which will provide an outline of the story of the Regiment and give supplementary information ont he Annexes, .". Book in very good condition. Spine is cracked in a couple of places so the book should be handled with care. Shelfwear to corners and spine ends. Minor weakness to binding. No other inscriptions. Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. Second, Revised Edition. 1998 - Second edition, revised and expanded. xii, 285pp. A few colour illustrations and B&W Photographs and illustrations throughout. Including new illustrations by Douglas N. Anderson. Water stain to bottom of spineBook and unclipped dust jacket are otherwise in excellent condition with no inscriptions. PLEASE NOTE: heavy book so extra will be needed for shipping to non-UK customers. Formed in 1961, the Queen's Own Highlanders were an amalgamation of the Seaforth Highlanders and The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders. The history and traditions of this distinguished and unique blend of regiments stretch back to three famous Highland regiments raised in the late 18th century, the 72nd, 78th, and 79th Highlanders. Under further Defence cuts in 1994 the Queen's Own Highlanders were amalgamated again to form The Highlanders. This book is a comprehensive record of over 200 years of military service by Highlanders drawn mainly from the north and west of Scotland. It is set out in a form which allows readers and researchers to find their way through the intricacies of military life and terminology, and to identify the places and circumstances in which Highland soldiers have served all over the world in both peace and war. The book has been published by the Queen's Own Highlanders Trustees for the benefit of the Queen's Own Highlanders Regimental Museum, which is the permanent memorial to all those who have served in the regiment in war and peace.…

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. First Edition. Original limp card covers. Illus - most monochrome but one folding colour plate. No publisher given. Bright copy.