The King's Regiment

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The King's Regiment
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Alan Shepperd
Illustrated by Michael Roffe
SeriesMen-at-Arms
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:50
Dimensions(mm): Height 248,Width 184
ISBN/Barcode 9780850451207
ClassificationsDewey:356.110942
Audience
General
Illustrations 40 b/w; 8 col

Publishing Details

Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Publication Date 15 June 1973
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This book examines the uniforms, equipment, history and organization of the King's Regiment, from its first blooding in combat to World War II and beyond. The regiment's deployment in the New World, South Africa, India and Afghanistan are all summarized. Uniforms are shown in full illustrated detail.

Author Biography

Alan Shepperd was educated at Magdalen College School and the Royal Military Academy. He served with the British Army during World War II and was for many years Senior Lecturer at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst. Michael Roffe is a talented illustrator of military subjects who has worked for Osprey for many years.