Origin and Services of the Coldstream Guards, Vol. 2 of 2 (Classic Reprint)

Colonel Mac Kinnon

ISBN 10: 0260617156 / ISBN 13: 9780260617156

Published by Forgotten Books, 2022

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book tells the story of the Coldstream Guards, one of the most famous and prestigious regiments in the British Army. The regiment was founded in 1650 by General George Monck, and has since fought in every major conflict in which Britain has been involved. The book covers the regiment's history from its formation to the end of the 18th century, and provides a fascinating insight into the life of a soldier in the British Army during this period. The author draws on a wide range of sources, including regimental records, diaries, and letters, to create a vivid and engaging account of the regiment's experiences. The book is essential reading for anyone interested in military history, and provides a valuable insight into the development of the British Army. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Origin and Services of the Coldstream Guards, Vol. 2 of 2 (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0260617156
• ISBN 13: 9780260617156
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Modern Military and War History

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Synopsis

Discover a detailed regimental history of the Coldstream Guards, covering decisive campaigns across America and Europe. This volume blends narrative of battles and campaigns with the regimental lineage, administration, and the people who served.

In this second volume, the book traces the Guards through pivotal moments from colonial America to European theaters, including leadership changes, sieges, and the movement of troops and supplies. It combines narrative sense with documentary detail, offering both storytelling and glimpses of the army’s administration, pay, and muster procedures.

• Chapter-led accounts of major campaigns and critical actions, with emphasis on strategy and outcomes
• Biographical sketches of commanders and notable officers who shaped the regiment
• Official appendices and records—muster rolls, warrants, and pay details that illuminate daily life in the Guards
• A clear, chronological framework that situates the Coldstream within broader military history

Ideal for readers of military history, regimental research, and genealogical inquiry seeking context and continuity across generations.