The unique history of The Micks – the Irish Guards – is chronicled
in over 1000 images, starting with their formation in 1900 and taking
the reader through to the recent war in Afghanistan. It is the story
of a remarkable family regiment that continues to enhance the values,
standards and reputation of the British infantry in an ever-changing
world. The two world wars are covered in detail with dramatic
pictures. The First World War – the brick stacks at Cuinchy under
fire, where O’Leary won his VC – and the Second World War – the
inferno of the transport ship Chobry off the coast of Norway and the
first ever German King Tiger tank seen in action brought to a halt by
the Irish Guards without firing a shot. More recently, the Micks were
involved in internal security duties in Palestine, Cyprus, Malaya,
Aden, Northern Ireland and the Balkans. They led the way into Iraq in
the Second Gulf War and shed blood in Afghanistan. The book shows the
development of regimental soldiering from the rigidity of the
Victorian era, through the horrors of the trenches to armoured warfare
in Europe and light infantry soldiering worldwide – all the time
upholding the finest traditions of the Foot Guards. In an army that
prides itself on the strength of the regimental system, the Irish
Guards have created a distinctive and enduring ethos of their own.
This is not just a cold regimental history but has been compiled to
show the Micks’ ability to find humour even in the most adverse
conditions while demonstrating excellence at both operational and
ceremonial soldiering. It also contains, in an extensive set of
appendices, a remarkable record of facts about the regiment – the
people, places and events in the history of the Irish Guards – which
will serve as an invaluable source of information for future
generations.
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ISBN
9781473880559
Publisert
2016
Utgiver
Vendor
Pen & Sword Military (ORIM)
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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