Story of the most famous fighting men in the world, the Brigade of Guards (Foot Guards, Grenadier Guards, Household Cavalry), and of their magnificent tradition of discipline and courage. In 4 Parts:
* Men. (The Victoria Cross: 1939-1945)
* Tradition. (The Foot Guards: 1656-1939)
* Action. (The Guards in Tanks: 1941-1945)
* Pomp and Circumstance (Household Cavalry & Guards on Parade.
Among the most famous of the British Army regiments are those that make the Brigade of Guards. In this book Lt Colonel Briant, who served with the Irish Guards in WWII, tells the story of the Guards regiments with the emphasis on their role in WWII. However, he also looks back to the long and distinguished history of the regiments from 1665, at WWI and earlier campaigns, how their personnel are selected and trained, Victoria Cross recipients in WWII, their part in armoured warfare, traditions and ceremonial.
191 pages. Hard cover with NO dust jacket. Ex-Library.