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The History of the Green Howards
Geoffrey Powell
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Description for The History of the Green Howards
Paperback. The exploits of one of Britain's finest regiments written by a father and son team who are distinguished members. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBW; JWLF; JWTR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 159 x 233 x 25. Weight in Grams: 736.
Regimental histories abound, but few can be as stirring as this story of the fortunes of the famous Yorkshire-based Green Howards. Raised in 1688 in response to a call for loyal troops, the Green Howards have maintained their tradition of loyalty over the past 300 years winning many superb battle honours. Their history reflects that of the British Army as there is hardly a major campaign that this Regiment has not been involved in; the French Wars of 1697-1793, the American War of Independence, Crimean War, First and Second World Wars, service in Suez, Malaya, Northern Ireland, peacekeeping operations in ... Read more
Regimental histories abound, but few can be as stirring as this story of the fortunes of the famous Yorkshire-based Green Howards. Raised in 1688 in response to a call for loyal troops, the Green Howards have maintained their tradition of loyalty over the past 300 years winning many superb battle honours. Their history reflects that of the British Army as there is hardly a major campaign that this Regiment has not been involved in; the French Wars of 1697-1793, the American War of Independence, Crimean War, First and Second World Wars, service in Suez, Malaya, Northern Ireland, peacekeeping operations in ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781473857971
SKU
V9781473857971
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Ref
99-2
About Geoffrey Powell
Geoffrey Powell served much of the Second World War in the Parachute Regiment, was awarded the Military Cross for action at Arnhem. Between 1982 and 1984 he became deputy Colonel of the Green Howards. His publications include: Men at Arnhem, Plumer: The Soldier's General, and The Kandyan Wars. John Powell retired from the Regiment in 1998. He had ... Read more
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