The unique history of 'The Micks' – the Irish Guards – is chronicled in this photographic record that starts at their formation in 1900 and takes the reader through to the recent war in Afghanistan. It is the story of a remarkable family regiment that continues to enhance the values, standards and reputation of the British infantry in an ever-changing world.
Their role in two world wars, and more recently in the Balkans, the Gulf War and the War on Terror, is covered in graphic detail with dramatic pictures. The book shows the development of regimental soldiering from the rigidity of the Victorian era, through the horrors of the trenches to armoured warfare in Europe and light infantry soldiering worldwide – all the time upholding the finest traditions of the Foot Guards demonstrating excellence in operational and ceremonial duties.
It also features, in an extensive set of appendices, a remarkable record of facts about the regiment – the people, places and events in the history of the Irish Guards – which will serve as an invaluable source of information for future generations.
SELLING POINTS:
• Highly illustrated large-format history of the Irish Guards Regiment
• Over 1000 images chronicling the Irish Guards through the world wars, the Gulf War, the War on Terror and peace-keeping duties throughout the world
• A fascinating portrait of a family regiment during formal and informal occasions
• Features an extensive appendices recording the people, places and events in the history of the regiment
Over 1000 photos
About the Author
This book has been compiled by a small group of former Irish Guardsman, notable amongst them were Colonel Sir William Mahon Bt, Lieutenant Colonel Robin Bullock Webster, Lieutenant Colonel Brian O'Gorman, Major Peter Verney and Sir Anthony Weldon Bt.
Industry Reviews
"A superb pictorial history of the Irish Guards which begins with the regiment's formation in 1900 and brings the reader right up to the present day. I would have liked to have seen sources cited on more of the illustrations and photos, and it is unfortunate that the date of the regiment's first presentation of the colors is given as May 2002 rather than May 1902. However, these are minor quibbles and there is much to recommend this book, including useful appendices that detail everything over the years from gallantry awards and the evolving Colors to names of colonels and senior NCOs. This will be a very distracting coffee-table book as well as a quick and easy source of reference. I've only just started dipping into my copy but it's going to sit very comfortably with my other Guards regimental histories and I know it's going to be useful. Grenadiers, Coldstreams and Scots, take note."-- "Army Ancestry Research"
"Highlighting both ceremonial and operational soldiering, this color-illustrated coffee table book offers a history of the Irish Guards, from 1900 through the two world wars and into current activities such as their role in the war in Afghanistan. About 75 pages of appendices offer data on medals, honors, flags, decorations, leaders, musical bands and directors, locations, and the Irish Guards wolfhounds. The book contains a wealth of color historical and contemporary photos, illustrations, newspaper clippings, and political cartoons."-- "ProtoView"
