The Scottish Regiments

by Diana M. Henderson

This regiment-by-regiment survey traces the origins and history of Scotland's fighting men, from their organization in the 17th and 18th centuries through to their participation in the campaigns in the Falklands and the Gulf. This book looks beyond uniforms and military hardware to reveal the traditions, character and individuality of the regiments of the Scottish Division, past and present. For each regiment, the topics covered include badges and mottoes, tartans and clan affiliations, battle honours, Victoria Cross winners, music, toasts and allied and affiliated regiments.

Genres: History, Military History, Nonfiction

183 pages, Paperback

First published June 4, 2001

Reviews

[Jimmy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Brief overview of the nine Scottish regiments of the British army, with very short histories of the units that formed the amalgamated regiments. The book includes information that might need explaining to someone not familiar with British army practices, such as "regimental recruiting area" and "affiliated regiments".