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Discover the story behind Britain’s fighting regiments and the battle honours that define them. This concise history profiles the long and storied lives of the British regiments at the front, weaving together their traditions, nicknames, and acts of courage across centuries of conflict. With vivid examples from battles in the Peninsula, Crimea, and beyond, the book reveals how regiments earned their legendary reputations and the ways their deeds shaped military memory.
From priceless badges and celebrated battle honours to the quirks of nicknames born in the heat of battle, this volume presents a readable, engaging portrait of regimental identity. It blends anecdote with analysis to show how discipline, bold leadership, and steadfast courage carried troops through some of the war’s toughest moments.
- Learn how regiments earned famous names and the stories behind them.
- Understand the role of regimental tradition in combat performance.
- Explore key battles that tested leadership, marksmanship, and endurance.
- See how battle honours and symbols connect today’s units with their past.
Ideal for readers of military history and fans of regimental lore who want a clear, lively overview of Britain’s front-line story.
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