Second to None

The History of the Coldstream Guards 1650 – 2000

Nonfiction, History, Military, Other
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Author: Julian Paget ISBN: 9781783379392
Publisher: Pen and Sword Publication: September 11, 2000
Imprint: Pen and Sword Language: English
Author: Julian Paget
ISBN: 9781783379392
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Publication: September 11, 2000
Imprint: Pen and Sword
Language: English

Familiar to tourists at Buckingham Palace, the Coldstream Guards are also a fully operational combat unit. The regiment played a key role at Blenheim and Waterloo, fought at Monmouth in the American Revolution, served in both World Wars and is frequently deployed on short notice to the world's trouble spots even today. This lavishly illustrated volume has been produced to mark the regiment's 350th anniversary. Contributors include numerous distinguished British historians and past members of the regiment. Full details are given for both the Coldstream Guards' ceremonial duties and their participation in some of the key events in European history.

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Familiar to tourists at Buckingham Palace, the Coldstream Guards are also a fully operational combat unit. The regiment played a key role at Blenheim and Waterloo, fought at Monmouth in the American Revolution, served in both World Wars and is frequently deployed on short notice to the world's trouble spots even today. This lavishly illustrated volume has been produced to mark the regiment's 350th anniversary. Contributors include numerous distinguished British historians and past members of the regiment. Full details are given for both the Coldstream Guards' ceremonial duties and their participation in some of the key events in European history.

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