During its seventy-one years of existence, the 17th/21st Lancers
became one of the best known British cavalry regiments of all time.
Beloved by the Press as the 'Death or Glory Boys', their renowned
skull and crossbones 'Motto', was one of the most recognised cap
badges of the British Army. This volume, written by a former member
of the Regiment, tells their complete story for the first time;
much of which is in the words of those who served. The Regiment's
role during the Second World War---on the Home Front, in North
Africa and Italy; Austria; Greece, and Palestine in the aftermath
of the war; its four years of service in Northern Ireland at the
height of the 'Troubles'; and the Gulf War, where one of its crews
achieved the longest ever direct-fire tank kill, are all covered in
considerable detail. Personal accounts add colour to descriptions
of routine life for a cavalry regiment in Egypt and India; and an
armoured regiment during the Cold War, serving in Germany, Hong
Kong, Libya, Yemen and Belize. Eleven sketch maps and 128
photographs illustrate the text. Appendices include, a definitive
Roll of Honour; all Commanding Officers, Colonels of the Regiment
and RSMs.
General
Imprint: |
Fonthill Media
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
2021 |
Authors: |
Kevin Shannon
|
Dimensions: |
248 x 172 x 31mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
432 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-78155-820-1 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
1-78155-820-5 |
Barcode: |
9781781558201 |
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