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Under the Queen's Colours - Voices from the Forces, 1952-2012 (Hardcover)
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Under the Queen's Colours - Voices from the Forces, 1952-2012 (Hardcover)
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List price R604
Loot Price R515
Discovery Miles 5 150
You Save R89 (15%)
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In 1952, Queen Elizabeth ascended to the throne and became the
Sovereign Head of the Armed Forces. In the sixty years of her reign
so far, there have been thousands of conscripts and regular service
personnel who have served under her Colours all over the globe.
This book is not just about war, but the everyday lives of those
who serve on land, sea and in the air. Service men and women recall
their experiences from the years after the Second World War to the
Falklands War in 1982, through to modern military service at the
end of a millennium and into the first years of the twenty-first
century. From life in barracks at home and overseas, in a variety
of hot and not-so-hot spots, to being on the frontline in major
conflicts worldwide, from Kenya to Afghanistan. Male and female
service personnel talk candidly about their experiences, offering a
unique glimpse into a world in which they often risk their lives at
a moment's notice. Their stories are often laugh-out-loud funny,
sometimes deeply moving and always inspiring. Under the Queen's
Colours is both a celebration of Her Majesty the Queen's Diamond
Jubilee and a salute to the men and women who have served and
continue to serve her.
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