Second to None: The History of the Coldstream Guards, 1650–2000

by Julian Paget

Distinguished British historians and past members of the regiment celebrate the 350th anniversary of this famous British guard regiment with a lavishly illustrated account of its history in war and peace.

746 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 11, 2000

Reviews

[Martin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent. Very detailed history of possibly the oldest British army regiment. The description of their involvement at Waterloo is worth the price by itself. The Coldstreams are not just ceremonial, more recently they have fought in Iraq and elsewhere.