$47.14
- Paperback
480 pages
- Release Date
13 July 2006
Summary
The Black Watch is one of the finest fighting forces in the world and has been engaged in virtually every worldwide conflict for the last three centuries.
Named after the dark tartan of the soldiers’ kilts, it is the oldest Highland regiment. As part of the British army, their first battle abroad was in Flanders in 1745, but the regiment soon moved to North America to fight the French, and then shared the capture of Montreal, the Windward Islands, and Martinique.
The American …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780755313495 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0755313496 |
| Author: | John Parker |
| Publisher: | Headline Publishing Group |
| Imprint: | Headline Book Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 480 |
| Release Date: | 13 July 2006 |
| Weight: | 295g |
| Dimensions: | 178mm x 110mm x 32mm |
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Parker laces his narrative of the broad sweep of military events with poignant snapshots– GLASGOW HERALD
A compelling account of an often heroic history - THE SCOTSMAN
Parker laces his narrative of the broad sweep of military events with poignant snapshots - GLASGOW HERALDA cracking tale of courage… a wonderfully readable account - FOCUSAbout The Author
John Parker
John Parker, a journalist and former Fleet Street editor, has undertaken many investigative projects in his writing career with topics ranging from the Mafia to Northern Ireland. His numerous books include several military bestsellers including THE GURKHAS and COMMANDOS.
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