Author: Penny Legg
Publisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0752486551
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 418
Book Description
In 1952 Queen Elizabeth ascended to the throne. In the sixty 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 twenty-first 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.
Under the Queen's Colours
Author: Penny Legg
Publisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0752486551
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 418
Book Description
In 1952 Queen Elizabeth ascended to the throne. In the sixty 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 twenty-first 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.
Publisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0752486551
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 418
Book Description
In 1952 Queen Elizabeth ascended to the throne. In the sixty 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 twenty-first 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.
Under the Queen's Colours
Author: Penny Legg
Publisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0752486551
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 428
Book Description
In 1952, Queen Elizabeth ascended to the throne and became the Sovereign Head of the Armed Forces. In the sixty years of her reign so far, there have been thousands of conscripts and regular service personnel who have served under her Colours all over the globe. This book is not just about war, but the everyday lives of those who serve on land, sea and in the air. Service men and women recall their experiences from the years after the Second World War to the Falklands War in 1982, through to modern military service at the end of a millennium and into the first years of the twenty-first century. From life in barracks at home and overseas, in a variety of hot and not-so-hot spots, to being on the frontline in major conflicts worldwide, from Kenya to Afghanistan. Male and female service personnel talk candidly about their experiences, offering a unique glimpse into a world in which they often risk their lives at a moment's notice. Their stories are often laugh-out-loud funny, sometimes deeply moving and always inspiring. Under the Queen's Colours is both a celebration of Her Majesty the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and a salute to the men and women who have served and continue to serve her.
Publisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0752486551
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 428
Book Description
In 1952, Queen Elizabeth ascended to the throne and became the Sovereign Head of the Armed Forces. In the sixty years of her reign so far, there have been thousands of conscripts and regular service personnel who have served under her Colours all over the globe. This book is not just about war, but the everyday lives of those who serve on land, sea and in the air. Service men and women recall their experiences from the years after the Second World War to the Falklands War in 1982, through to modern military service at the end of a millennium and into the first years of the twenty-first century. From life in barracks at home and overseas, in a variety of hot and not-so-hot spots, to being on the frontline in major conflicts worldwide, from Kenya to Afghanistan. Male and female service personnel talk candidly about their experiences, offering a unique glimpse into a world in which they often risk their lives at a moment's notice. Their stories are often laugh-out-loud funny, sometimes deeply moving and always inspiring. Under the Queen's Colours is both a celebration of Her Majesty the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and a salute to the men and women who have served and continue to serve her.
Our Rainbow Queen
Author: Sali Hughes
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593086260
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
A full-spectrum collection of photos of the late Queen Elizabeth II—spanning ten decades of fashion and every color of the rainbow. This riotously colorful book takes a prismatic journey through a century of styles worn by British Monarch Queen Elizabeth II. Each photo is gloriously accessorized with captions and commentary by journalist and broadcaster Sali Hughes, who provides fascinating context. Readers will learn how the Queen used color and fashion in strategic and discreetly political ways, such as wearing the colors of the European flag to a post-Brexit meeting or a pin given to her by the Obamas to a meeting with Donald Trump. With stunning photographs that span feature brilliant colors ranging from the dusky pinks the Queen wore in girlhood through to the neon green dress that prompted the hashtag #NeonAt90, this must-have collection celebrates the iconic fashion statements of the UK's longest reigning and most vibrant monarch. This is a joyful celebration of the Queen’s life, as well as her personal style and political mastery.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593086260
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
A full-spectrum collection of photos of the late Queen Elizabeth II—spanning ten decades of fashion and every color of the rainbow. This riotously colorful book takes a prismatic journey through a century of styles worn by British Monarch Queen Elizabeth II. Each photo is gloriously accessorized with captions and commentary by journalist and broadcaster Sali Hughes, who provides fascinating context. Readers will learn how the Queen used color and fashion in strategic and discreetly political ways, such as wearing the colors of the European flag to a post-Brexit meeting or a pin given to her by the Obamas to a meeting with Donald Trump. With stunning photographs that span feature brilliant colors ranging from the dusky pinks the Queen wore in girlhood through to the neon green dress that prompted the hashtag #NeonAt90, this must-have collection celebrates the iconic fashion statements of the UK's longest reigning and most vibrant monarch. This is a joyful celebration of the Queen’s life, as well as her personal style and political mastery.
Historical Records of the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
Author: Great Britain. Army. Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 710
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 710
Book Description
The Colours of the Grenadier Guards
Author: Robert French M'Nair
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3375021925
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 86
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1869.
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3375021925
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 86
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1869.
The Colours of the British Army ...
Author: Robert French McNair
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Flags
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Flags
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
Grandpa's Angel
Author: Jutta Bauer
Publisher: Candlewick
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
An elderly man shares his life story with his grandson, complete with long, dangerous walks to school, war, love and marriage, and a very special protector.
Publisher: Candlewick
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
An elderly man shares his life story with his grandson, complete with long, dangerous walks to school, war, love and marriage, and a very special protector.
For the Queen and Country
Author: Rodney Ashwood
Publisher: SERENDIPITY
ISBN: 1843941635
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Publisher: SERENDIPITY
ISBN: 1843941635
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
The Queen's Regulations and Orders for the Army, 1899
Author: Great Britain. Sovereign (1837-1901 : Victoria)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 570
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 570
Book Description
The Queen's Regulations and Admiralty Instructions for the Government of Her Majesty's Naval Service
Author: Great Britain. Admiralty
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1278
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1278
Book Description