The Royal Artillery

MEN AT ARMS Series, book No 25: The Royal Artillery

The Royal Regiment of Artillery originated in 1716, when two companies of artillery were formed to ensure that a regular force of gunners was readily available. The Regiment expanded rapidly in the 18th century and, since then, has seen service in campaigns worldwide, from the Boer and Crimean wars of the 19th century, to World Wars I and II. Today the Regiment forms a powerful and complex branch of the Army - the only section that has employed nuclear weapons. This book outlines the history, development and uniforms of the Royal Regiment of Artillery up to the late 1960s.

Contents:

• Early History
• The Royal Regiment of Artillery 1714-83
• The Napoleonic Wars
• Royal Artillery in Two World Wars
• Post-War Years
• Growth and Development of the Royal Artillery
• The Plates