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Marching with the Tigers: The History of The Royal Leicestershire Regiment 1955-1975

Michael Goldschmidt
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The History of The Royal Leicestershire Regiment, Marching with The Tigers, covers events in that Regiment and in the 4th Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment over the years 1955-75. During this period, the Battalions undertook overseas and operational tours in Cyprus, Germany, Hong Kong, Borneo, Aden, Malta and Libya, Bahrain, and Northern Ireland. Illustrated by many maps and photographs, its lively text describes the Regular battalions' activities up to the disbandment of Tiger Company in 1975, the Territorial Army battalions up to the disbandment of The Royal Leicestershire Regiment (Territorial) in 1971, the early years of the Leicestershire Companies in the 5th and 7th (Volunteer) Battalions The Royal Anglian Regiment, the Depot, the Museum, the Regimental Chapel in Leicester Cathedral, and Alliances. The final chapter completes The Tigers' history up to 2008, including Royal Tigers' Wood and the dedication of the various national memorials on which the Regiment is commemorated.

Its numerous appendices contain a wealth of information. Among them are Honours and Awards (including Long Service and Efficiency Decorations and Medals), Colonels and Commanding Officers, those who commanded other units and formations, Late Entry Commissions, and National Service Officers.
Marching with the Tigers is a wonderful and comprehensive record of events. Its compelling narrative will be especially enjoyable for all those who were privileged to serve in this famous Regiment.

ISBN/SKU9781848840355
ImprintPen & Sword Military
LanguageEnglish
FormatHardback
Pages399
Year of Pub.2009
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