Author: T. H. H. GraysonPublisher:
ISBN: 9781843427339
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 95
Book Description
Short History of the Irish Guards 1900-1927
Author: T. H. H. GraysonPublisher:
ISBN: 9781843427339
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 95
Book Description
Short History of the Irish Guards 1900-1927
Author: T. H. H. GraysonPublisher:
ISBN: 9781843427681
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
This little book was a response to the Army Authorities requiring a study of Regimental History as part of the syllabus for the Second and Third Class Certificates of Education, and for NCOs promotion exams. The Irish Guards had been formed only in 1900, and so to give this short history a wider scope two chapters were included, one on the history of the Irish regiments and the other on the Brigade of Guards. Contents include details on the service careers of the Colonels of the Regiment - Roberts, Kitchener, French and Cavan ; Battle Honours; succession of COs; VCs and sporting events.
Short History of the Irish Guards 1900 to 1927 (including Chapters on the History of the Brigade of Guards and the Irish Regiments that Fought in the South African War). By T.H.H. Grayson, Irish Guards
Author: T. H. H. GraysonA Bibliography of Regimental Histories of the British Army
Author: Arthur S. WhitePublisher: 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.
History of the Irish Guards in the Second World War
Author: Desmond J. L. FitzgeraldPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : World War, 1939-1945
Languages : en
Pages : 615
Book Description
Irish Guards
Author: Great Britain. Army. Irish GuardsPublisher: Spellmount, Limited Publishers
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
This is a remarkable and intensely personal history of one of the British Army's most distinguished regiments. The uniqueness of "The Micks" is chronicled in this fascinating photographic record--starting with their formation in 1900, as a direct result of the bravery of Irish troops in the Boer War, right through to the turmoil of the Balkans in 1999. The characters that have made the Irish Guards more than just another Regiment are brought alive with personal anecdotes, and the whole book, compiled by members of the Regiment, has been carefully researched to give the full background as well as remarkable military history details.
Heroic Option
Author: Desmond BowenPublisher: Pen and Sword
ISBN: 1473814901
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 564
Book Description
It is a curious paradox that, while for many centuries there has been deep antagonism between the British and the Irish, the latter have fought the former's wars with exemplary courage and tenacity. This has never been better demonstrated than when, as a result of the Irish regiments' superb service in the South African War (Boer War) at the end of the 19th Century, Queen Victoria ordered the formation of the Irish Guards in 1900 as a mark of the Nation's gratitude. Even after the trauma of Partition, Irishmen continued to serve in Irish regiments in large numbers and the tradition continued today. Indeed during the Second World War a very significant number of the most influential generals were of Irish extraction.
Up the Micks!
Author: James WilsonPublisher: Pen and Sword
ISBN: 1473880556
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 1002
Book Description
The unique history of The Micks – the Irish Guards – is chronicled in over 1000 images, starting with their formation in 1900 and taking the reader through to the recent war in Afghanistan. It is the story of a remarkable family regiment that continues to enhance the values, standards and reputation of the British infantry in an ever-changing world. The two world wars are covered in detail with dramatic pictures. The First World War – the brick stacks at Cuinchy under fire, where O’Leary won his VC – and the Second World War – the inferno of the transport ship Chobry off the coast of Norway and the first ever German King Tiger tank seen in action brought to a halt by the Irish Guards without firing a shot. More recently, the Micks were involved in internal security duties in Palestine, Cyprus, Malaya, Aden, Northern Ireland and the Balkans. They led the way into Iraq in the Second Gulf War and shed blood in Afghanistan. The book shows the development of regimental soldiering from the rigidity of the Victorian era, through the horrors of the trenches to armoured warfare in Europe and light infantry soldiering worldwide – all the time upholding the finest traditions of the Foot Guards. In an army that prides itself on the strength of the regimental system, the Irish Guards have created a distinctive and enduring ethos of their own. This is not just a cold regimental history but has been compiled to show the Micks’ ability to find humour even in the most adverse conditions while demonstrating excellence at both operational and ceremonial soldiering. It also contains, in an extensive set of appendices, a remarkable record of facts about the regiment – the people, places and events in the history of the Irish Guards – which will serve as an invaluable source of information for future generations.
The Irish Guards in the Great War
Author: Rudyard KiplingPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
Reprint from original text. Large print. Volume I The First Battalion. Includes maps.
Author: