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Highlander - The History of The Legendary Highland Soldier (Paperback)
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Highlander - The History of The Legendary Highland Soldier (Paperback)
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'Highlanders have long been among the most feared soldiers in the
world and Tim Newark's book admirably tells their stirring tale. A
great read!' Bernard Cornwell On the fields of Waterloo, the
deserts of Sudan, the Plains of Abraham and the mountains of
Dargai, the trenches of Flanders and the jungles of Burma - the
great Highland regiments made their mark. The brave kilted troops
with their pipes and drums were legendary, whether leading the
charge into the thick of battle or standing fast, the last to leave
or fall, fighting against the odds. Acclaimed historian Tim Newark
tells the story of the Highlanders through the words of the
soldiers themselves, from diaries, letters and journals uncovered
from archives in Scotland and around the world. At the Battle of
Quebec in 1759, only a few years after their defeat at Culloden,
the 78th Highlanders faced down the French guns and turned the
battle. At Waterloo, Highlanders memorably fought alongside the
Scots Greys against Napoleon's feared Old Guard. In the Crimea, the
thin red line stood firm against the charging Russian Hussars and
saved the day at Balaclava. Yet the story is also one of betrayal.
At Quebec, General Wolfe remarked that, despite the Highlanders'
courage, it was 'no great mischief if they fall'. At Dunkirk in May
1940, the 51st Regiment was left to defend the SOE evacuation at St
Valery; though following D-Day the Highlanders were at the
forefront of the fighting through France. It is all history: over
the last decade the historic regiments have been dismantled,
despite widespread protest. Praise for The Mafia at War: An
engrossing history that reads like a thriller. 'The Godfather'
meets 'Band of Brothers'. Andrew Roberts An engrossing account that
has the read-on factor of the finest thriller. James Holland Newark
tells an extraordinary tale with pace and conviction, and
impressively unravels what really happened from the pervasive
myths. History Today
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