About this title: The Black Watch was formed at Aberfeldy in Perthshire in the early eighteenth century as an independent security force, or 'watch', to guard the approaches to the lawless areas of the Scottish Highlands. Instantly recognisable due to the famous red hackle cap badge and the traditional dark blue and green government tartan kilt from which it got its name, The Black Watch was renowned as one of the great fighting regiments of the British Army and served with distinction in all major conflicts from the War of Austrian Succession onwards. In a highly controversial move, the regiment served under ...
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Binding: Hardback
Publisher: Mainstream Publishing
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9781845960896ISBN:1845960890
Description: New. Instantly recognisable due to the red hackle cap badge and the dark blue and green government tartan kilt, The Black Watch was renowned as one of the great fighting regiments of the British Army and served with distinction in all major conflicts from... read more
Description: New. PLEASE NOTE: All books are promptly imported from the UK using International Priority Airmail. Delivery is typically 5-10 working days. Please do not select expedited shipping. Heavier and more expensive items have tracking number. Professional and reliable bookseller (est.1987). read more
Description: New. Please note that deliveries to addresses in the UK and Europe will be in 4-14 business days. Other countries should refer to Alibris standard times. The second title in a series of regimental histories by Trevor Royle, this book looks at the Black Watch, renowned as one of the great fighting regiments of the British Army, and a "family regiment, " with sons following fathers into its ranks. This history is based largely on letters and diaries of former soldiers, and is a fitting memorial ... read more
Description: New. PLEASE NOTE that we do not offer expedited shipping. Orders placed with the priority shipping option will automatically be canceled. The second title in a series of regimental histories by Trevor Royle, this book looks at the Black Watch, renowned as one of the great fighting regiments of the British Army, and a "family regiment, " with sons following fathers into its ranks. This history is based largely on letters and diaries of former soldiers, and is a fitting memorial to the regiment ... read more
Description: New. PLEASE NOTE: All books are promptly imported from the UK using International Priority Airmail. Delivery is typically 5-10 working days. Please do not select expedited shipping. Heavier and more expensive items have tracking number. Professional and reliable bookseller (est.1987). read more
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