Author: Ben Skipper
Publisher: Pen and Sword History
ISBN: 1399043013
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
This richly illustrated volume tells the story of the seven regiments of the Household Division, along with the supporting personalities and units of London District. A subject as fascinating as it is multifarious. From the key personalities responsible for the razor-sharp execution of state ceremonial and public duties, to the historical figures who helped establish and shape a military dynasty. Travel through the history of the Household Division from its birth in 1660, with the restoration of Charles II, to its role in establishing Britain's Special Forces. It is a journey of political intrigue, cementing empire, and fighting terrorism. From the founding fathers such as George Monck, who laid the foundations for a professional British Army, to adventurers like David Stirling and Sir Frederick 'Boy' Browning, the history of the Household Division is one of almost continuous action and innovation. Supported by the honorable Artillery Company and the King's Troop, The Royal Horse Artillery, London’s Ceremonial Regiments put the pomp in circumstance, the distinction in battle, and the sobriety in the sombre notes of The Last Post.
A Photographic History of London's Ceremonial Regiments
Author: Ben Skipper
Publisher: Pen and Sword History
ISBN: 1399043013
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
This richly illustrated volume tells the story of the seven regiments of the Household Division, along with the supporting personalities and units of London District. A subject as fascinating as it is multifarious. From the key personalities responsible for the razor-sharp execution of state ceremonial and public duties, to the historical figures who helped establish and shape a military dynasty. Travel through the history of the Household Division from its birth in 1660, with the restoration of Charles II, to its role in establishing Britain's Special Forces. It is a journey of political intrigue, cementing empire, and fighting terrorism. From the founding fathers such as George Monck, who laid the foundations for a professional British Army, to adventurers like David Stirling and Sir Frederick 'Boy' Browning, the history of the Household Division is one of almost continuous action and innovation. Supported by the honorable Artillery Company and the King's Troop, The Royal Horse Artillery, London’s Ceremonial Regiments put the pomp in circumstance, the distinction in battle, and the sobriety in the sombre notes of The Last Post.
Publisher: Pen and Sword History
ISBN: 1399043013
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
This richly illustrated volume tells the story of the seven regiments of the Household Division, along with the supporting personalities and units of London District. A subject as fascinating as it is multifarious. From the key personalities responsible for the razor-sharp execution of state ceremonial and public duties, to the historical figures who helped establish and shape a military dynasty. Travel through the history of the Household Division from its birth in 1660, with the restoration of Charles II, to its role in establishing Britain's Special Forces. It is a journey of political intrigue, cementing empire, and fighting terrorism. From the founding fathers such as George Monck, who laid the foundations for a professional British Army, to adventurers like David Stirling and Sir Frederick 'Boy' Browning, the history of the Household Division is one of almost continuous action and innovation. Supported by the honorable Artillery Company and the King's Troop, The Royal Horse Artillery, London’s Ceremonial Regiments put the pomp in circumstance, the distinction in battle, and the sobriety in the sombre notes of The Last Post.
The Spellmount Guide to London
Author: James Beardon
Publisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0752497472
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
During the lead up to and over the course of the Second World War, London was a city transformed as it simultaneously became the front line and the command centre of Allied operations. The scale and speed of the city’s transformation has been unparalleled in London’s history as the government requisitioned buildings and defences were built while bombing wrought devastation across the city, changing it forever. This book will guide the reader, as a virtual tourist – or a real one – around war-time London.Buildings that had a specific war time use or have a link to an important event that occurred during the war are revealed, along with the often secret activities, known only to a select few at the time, of the organisations who occupied them. Buildings used as air raid shelters, iconic buildings damaged by enemy bombing and how London itself changed is all brought to life. Clear maps make this a user-friendly guide for the London explorer and the fascinating background information will enthrall the virtual tourist. Selfridges was still a shopper’s paradise during the war – but what did the emporium hide in the basement?
Publisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0752497472
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
During the lead up to and over the course of the Second World War, London was a city transformed as it simultaneously became the front line and the command centre of Allied operations. The scale and speed of the city’s transformation has been unparalleled in London’s history as the government requisitioned buildings and defences were built while bombing wrought devastation across the city, changing it forever. This book will guide the reader, as a virtual tourist – or a real one – around war-time London.Buildings that had a specific war time use or have a link to an important event that occurred during the war are revealed, along with the often secret activities, known only to a select few at the time, of the organisations who occupied them. Buildings used as air raid shelters, iconic buildings damaged by enemy bombing and how London itself changed is all brought to life. Clear maps make this a user-friendly guide for the London explorer and the fascinating background information will enthrall the virtual tourist. Selfridges was still a shopper’s paradise during the war – but what did the emporium hide in the basement?
Military Sketching and Reading for Non-coms. & Men ...
Author: Reginald Francis Legge
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Military maps
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Military maps
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
Military Sketching Made Easy and Military Maps Explained
Author: Henry Doveton Hutchinson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Maps, Military
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Maps, Military
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
The British National Bibliography
Author: Arthur James Wells
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bibliography, National
Languages : en
Pages : 1778
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bibliography, National
Languages : en
Pages : 1778
Book Description
Lonely Planet Pocket London
Author: Lonely Planet
Publisher: Lonely Planet
ISBN: 1837586446
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 408
Book Description
Publisher: Lonely Planet
ISBN: 1837586446
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 408
Book Description
The Illustrated London News
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : London (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : London (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
A Bibliography of Regimental Histories of the British Army
Author: Arthur S. White
Publisher: Andrews UK Limited
ISBN: 178150539X
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
This is one of the most valuable books in the armoury of the serious student of British Military history. It is a new and revised edition of Arthur White's much sought-after bibliography of regimental, battalion and other histories of all regiments and Corps that have ever existed in the British Army. This new edition includes an enlarged addendum to that given in the 1988 reprint. It is, quite simply, indispensible.
Publisher: Andrews UK Limited
ISBN: 178150539X
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
This is one of the most valuable books in the armoury of the serious student of British Military history. It is a new and revised edition of Arthur White's much sought-after bibliography of regimental, battalion and other histories of all regiments and Corps that have ever existed in the British Army. This new edition includes an enlarged addendum to that given in the 1988 reprint. It is, quite simply, indispensible.
Museums of the World
Author: Michael Zils
Publisher: München [Germany] : K.G. Saur
ISBN: 9783598206092
Category : Museums
Languages : en
Pages : 488
Book Description
Publisher: München [Germany] : K.G. Saur
ISBN: 9783598206092
Category : Museums
Languages : en
Pages : 488
Book Description
The Savage Wars
Author: Lawrence James
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Africa
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Africa
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description