The Regimental Records of the British Army
A historical résumé chronologically arranged of titles, campaigns, honours, uniforms, facings, badges, nicknames, etcBy John Stephen Farmer, John S. Farmer
Length7h 28m
About this audiobook
The Regimental Records of the British Army offers a comprehensive exploration into the storied past of one of the world's most renowned military institutions. This anthology skillfully blends historical narrative with insightful analysis, chronicling the evolution of the British Army through meticulously curated documents and vivid accounts of regimental histories. The collection stands out for its diversity in literary styles, from anecdotal retellings of notable battles to incisive commentaries on military strategy and structure. The anthology takes readers on a journey through time, illuminating how the British Army has played a pivotal role in shaping historical and geopolitical landscapes. Among the most notable pieces are those that bring to life the visceral experiences of soldiers, offering a poignant look at the human element behind military campaigns. Edited with expertise by John Stephen Farmer and John S. Farmer, the collection assembles voices from various historical periods, each contributing a unique perspective on military life and strategy. The editors, known for their previous scholarly contributions, adeptly bridge the past and present, highlighting the continuity and change within the British Army. Through collaboration with historians and military experts, the anthology aligns with historical movements such as colonial expansions and world wars, painting a vivid picture of the army's enduring legacy and evolution. The gathering of such diverse voices provides a nuanced understanding of military history and its broader implications. For readers intrigued by military history, The Regimental Records of the British Army presents an invaluable resource for exploring the complexities and transformations of British military forces. This collection affords an unparalleled opportunity to delve into an array of perspectives, offering insightful analysis and narration that will captivate both enthusiasts and scholars. It provides not just a historical account but also a dialogue that encourages contemplation on the multifaceted nature of military heritage. The anthology invites readers to engage with the power of collective narratives, gaining educational insights into the myriad aspects of regimental life and its impact on modern history.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory, Literary Classics
Length7 hrs 28 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 9, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1I. THE CAVALRY.
60The Cheshire Regiment,
2The First Life Guards.
61The Royal Welsh Fusiliers,
3The Second Life Guards.
62The South Wales Borderers,
4The Royal Horse Guards (The Blues).
63The King's Own Scottish Borderers,
5The First (The King's) Dragoon Guards.
64The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles),
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6The Second Dragoon Guards (Queen's Bays).
65The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers,
7The Third (The Prince of Wales's) Dragoon Guards.
66The Gloucestershire Regiment,
8The Fourth (Royal Irish) Dragoon Guards.
67The Worcestershire Regiment,
9The Sixth Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers).
68The East Lancashire Regiment,
10The Seventh (The Princess Royal's) Dragoon Guards.
69The East Surrey Regiment,
11The First (Royal) Dragoons.
70Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry,
12The Second Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys).
71The Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment),
13The Third (The King's Own) Hussars.
72The Border Regiment,
14The Fourth (The Queen's Own) Hussars.
73The Royal Sussex Regiment,
15The Fifth (Royal Irish) Lancers.
74The Hampshire Regiment,
16The Sixth (Inniskilling) Dragoons.
75The South Staffordshire Regiment,
17The Seventh (The Queen's Own) Hussars.
76The Dorsetshire Regiment,
18The Eighth (The King's Royal Irish) Hussars.
77The Prince of Wales's Volunteers (South Lancashire Regiment),
19The Ninth (The Queen's Royal) Lancers.
78The Welsh Regiment,
20The Tenth (The Prince of Wales's Own Royal) Hussars.
79The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders),
21The Eleventh (Prince Albert's Own) Hussars.
80The Oxfordshire Light Infantry,
22The Twelfth (The Prince of Wales's Royal) Lancers.
81The Essex Regiment,
23The Thirteenth Hussars.
82The Sherwood Foresters (Derbyshire Regiment),
24The Fourteenth (The King's) Hussars.
83The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment,
25The Fifteenth (The King's) Hussars.
84The Northamptonshire Regiment,
26The Sixteenth (The Queen's) Lancers.
85Princess Charlotte of Wales's (Royal Berkshire Regiment),
27The Eighteenth Hussars.
86The Queen's Own (Royal West Kent) Regiment,
28The Nineteenth (Princess of Wales's Own) Hussars.
87The King's Own (Yorkshire Light Infantry),
29The Twentieth Hussars.
88The King's (Shropshire Light Infantry),
30The Twenty-First (Empress of India's) Lancers.
89The Duke of Cambridge's Own (Middlesex Regiment),
31II. THE ROYAL ARTILLERY.: The Royal Regiment of Artillery.
90The King's Royal Rifle Corps,
32III. THE ROYAL ENGINEERS.: The Corps of the Royal Engineers
91The Duke of Edinburgh's (Wiltshire Regiment),
33IV. THE FOOT GUARDS.
92The Manchester Regiment,
34The Grenadier Guards.
93The Prince of Wales's (North Staffordshire Regiment),
35The Coldstream Guards.
94The York and Lancaster Regiment,
36The Scots Guards.
95The Durham Light Infantry,
37The Irish Guards.
96The Highland Light Infantry,
38V. TERRITORIAL REGIMENTS.
97The Gordon Highlanders.
39The Royal Scots (Lothian Regiment),
98The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders,
40The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment),
99The Royal Irish Rifles,
41The Buffs (East Kent Regiment),
100Princess Victoria's (Royal Irish Fusiliers),
42The King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment),
101The Connaught Rangers,
43The Northumberland Fusiliers,
102The Princess Louise's (Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders).
44The Royal Warwickshire Regiment,
103The Prince of Wales's Leinster Regiment (Royal Canadians),
45The Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment),
104The Royal Munster Fusiliers,
46The King's (Liverpool Regiment),
105The Royal Dublin Fusiliers,
47The Norfolk Regiment,
106The Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own),
48The Lincolnshire Regiment,
107The West India Regiment,
49The Devonshire Regiment,
108The Royal Marines,
50The Suffolk Regiment,
109VI. THE ARMY SERVICE CORPS.: The Army Service Corps.
51The Prince Albert's (Somersetshire Light Infantry),
110VII. THE DEPARTMENTS OF THE ARMY.
52The Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment),
111The Chaplain's Department.
53The East Yorkshire Regiment,
112The Royal Army Medical Corps.
54The Bedfordshire Regiment,
113The Ordnance Store Department and Ordnance Store Corps.
55The Leicestershire Regiment,
114The Army Pay Department.
56The Royal Irish Regiment,
115The Army Veterinary Department.
57The Princess of Wales's Own (Yorkshire Regiment),
116APPENDIX I.: A table giving the Former Numbers and Territorial Titles of the Foot Regiments.
58The Lancashire Fusiliers,
117APPENDIX II.: The Order of Precedence of the Territorial Regiments.
59The Royal Scots Fusiliers,
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