Highlander: The History of the Legendary Highland Soldier
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, High- landers 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 remark…
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- ISBN: 978-1-60239-951-8
- EAN: 9781602399518
- Produktnummer: 34643284
- Verlag: Skyhorse Pub
- Sprache: Englisch
- Erscheinungsjahr: 2010
- Seitenangabe: 320 S.
- Masse: H24.0 cm x B16.1 cm x D3.5 cm 607 g
- Gewicht: 607
Über den Autor
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
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