The King's Regiment

MEN AT ARMS Series, book No 21: The King's Regiment

The history of the King's Regiment, one of the oldest infantry regiments of the British Army, can be traced back to the late 17th century when it was formed during the rebellion against King James II by the 1st Duke of Monmouth.

In this book Alan Shepperd explores the remarkable history of the 'King's', from the Battle of Sedgemoor in 1685 through to the regiment's involvement in the two World Wars of the 20th century. The book also chronicles deployments in the New World, South Africa and India. The uniforms and equipment of the regiment are examined in full detail, illustrated with photographs and colour illustrations.

Contents:

• Princess Anne's Regiment
• First Battle Honours
• The West Indies
• The New World
• The Queen's Own, 96th of Foot
• New Zealand
• The Crimea
• The Indian Mutiny
• Afghanistan
• South Africa
• The Great War
• The Western Front
• The Vineyard
• 'A Bloody Slogging Match'
• The Twenty Years' Armistice
• The Second World War
• SIngapore
• The Chindits
• Kohima to Mandalay
• Italy
• Normandy and Victory in the West
• The White Horse and Fleur-de-Lis
• The Plates