HIGHLANDER CL

by NEWARK,TIM

• ISBN13: 9781602399518
• ISBN10: 1602399514
• Edition: 00
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-04-17
• Publisher: FRWHEEL

Summary

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 this story is also one of betrayal. At Quebec, General Wolfe remarked that, despite the Highlanders' courage, it was 'œno 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, now: Over the last decade the historic regiments have been dismantled, despite widespread protest.

Author Biography

Historian and journalist Tim Newark is the author of numerous critically acclaimed military history books, including The Barbarians, War in Britain, Where They Fell, Turning the Tide of War, and Camouflage. He was the editor of Military Illustrated for 17 years and the scriptwriter for seven TV military history documentary series, including Hitler’s Bodyguards. Tim Newark lives in Bath, UK. Endorsements:  'An engrossing history that reads like a thriller. The Godfather meets Band of Brothers.' - Andrew Roberts
‘An extraordinary tale …’ – History Today magazine

Table of Contents

List of Illustrations	p. vii
Introduction	p. ix
Acknowledgements	p. xi
Map	p. xiii
Prologue: 'Run ye dogs!'	p. 1
Making Hard Men	p. 13
A Highland Mafia	p. 28
Loyal and Rebellious	p. 41
American Adventures	p. 54
Vengeance at Seringapatam	p. 67
Scotland For Ever	p. 80
Fashionably Violent	p. 93
The Thin Red Streak	p. 106
Six VCs in One Day	p. 119
New York Highlanders	p. 131
Scandal in the Desert	p. 145
Shoulder to Shoulder with Gurkhas	p. 159
Khaki Aprons	p. 172
World-wide Highlanders	p. 184
Vengeance for St Valery	p. 197
Mutiny and Victory	p. 212
Hollywood Highlanders	p. 224
Cold War Highlanders	p. 236
Highlanders Betrayed	p. 248
Appendix: Highlander Victoria Cross Winners	p. 262
Notes	p. 266
Bibliography	p. 283
Index	p. 290
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