SCOTTISH LION ON PATROL: 15th Scottish Reconnaissance Regiment

W. Kemsley; M. R. Riesco; T. Chamberlin

ISBN 10: 1848845693 / ISBN 13: 9781848845695

Published by Pen & Sword Books Ltd, Barnsley, 2011

About this Item

This copy is in mint, unmarked condition bound in black cloth covered boards with bright gilt titling to the spine. This copy is bright, tight, white and square. The unclipped dustwrapper is in mint condition International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased postal rates will be quoted, where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. This copy has been signed by authors Captain W. Kemsley, Captain Michael. R. Riesco and Tim Chamberlin. Scottish Lion on Patrol was first published in 1950, the record of the 15th Scottish Reconnaissance Regiment s formation, training and service in the campaign that took them from Normandy to the Baltic. They played a key role in the liberation of Europe and the Regiment was unique in that it was in the forefront of the crossings of the Rivers Seine, Rhine and Elbe. The troops who landed in Normandy were highly trained but most of them had not experienced actual combat; however they very quickly learned the skills necessary to survive and defeat a cunning and resourceful foe. Full of eye-witness accounts, this is a true story of a real Band of Brothers, the original work being faithfully reproduced and significant new material from personal recollections which are graphic, moving and occasionally humorous. Ref LLL 3.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: SCOTTISH LION ON PATROL: 15th Scottish Reconnaissance Regiment
• Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd, Barnsley
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1848845693
• ISBN 13: 9781848845695
• Binding: Hardback
• Edition: Revised Edition
• Condition: Mint
• Dust Jacket Condition: Mint

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Synopsis

Scottish Lion on Patrol was first published in 1950, the record of the 15th Scottish Reconnaissance Regiment’s formation, training and service in the campaign that took them from Normandy to the Baltic. They played a key role in the liberation of Europe and the Regiment was unique in that it was in the forefront of the crossings of the Rivers Seine, Rhine and Elbe. The troops who landed in Normandy were highly trained but most of them had not experienced actual combat; however they very quickly learned the skills necessary to survive and defeat a cunning and resourceful foe.

Full of eye-witness accounts, this is a true story of a real Band of Brothers, the original work being faithfully reproduced and significant new material from personal recollections which are graphic, moving and occasionally humorous.

About the Author

Tim Chamberlin, who has written the revised version, has retired from a long career in sales and marketing. He is an historian with a special interest in Gallipoli and Bomber Command. As Secretary of the 15th Scottish Regimental Association for many years, he learned much about their activities during the war and felt compelled to ensure that the full story be told.