Under the Queen's Colours

Voices from the Forces, 1952-2012

Biography & Memoir, Historical, Nonfiction, History, Military
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Author: Penny Legg ISBN: 9780752486550
Publisher: The History Press Publication: May 1, 2012
Imprint: The History Press Language: English
Author: Penny Legg
ISBN: 9780752486550
Publisher: The History Press
Publication: May 1, 2012
Imprint: The History Press
Language: English

In 1952 Queen Elizabeth ascended to the throne. In the 60 years of her reign so far, there have been thousands of conscripts and regular service personnel who have served under the Queen’s Colours. This book celebrates their incredible achievement, covering the period from 1952 to the Queen’s diamond jubilee year 2012. Service men and women recall their experiences from post-WW2 to the Falklands War in 1982, through to modern military service at the end of a millennium and into the first years of the 21 century. The book looks at life in barracks at home, and overseas in a variety of hot and not-so-hot spots, and major conflicts worldwide. Male and female service personnel talk candidly about their experiences, opening their world to an interested audience and allowing glimpses into military life. This book is not just about war, but the everyday lives of service men and women on land, sea and in the air, in celebration of a diamond jubilee.

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In 1952 Queen Elizabeth ascended to the throne. In the 60 years of her reign so far, there have been thousands of conscripts and regular service personnel who have served under the Queen’s Colours. This book celebrates their incredible achievement, covering the period from 1952 to the Queen’s diamond jubilee year 2012. Service men and women recall their experiences from post-WW2 to the Falklands War in 1982, through to modern military service at the end of a millennium and into the first years of the 21 century. The book looks at life in barracks at home, and overseas in a variety of hot and not-so-hot spots, and major conflicts worldwide. Male and female service personnel talk candidly about their experiences, opening their world to an interested audience and allowing glimpses into military life. This book is not just about war, but the everyday lives of service men and women on land, sea and in the air, in celebration of a diamond jubilee.

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