Buy the history of the 2nd dragoons royal scots greys by almack, edward, the perfect library from amazons fiction books store. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. The royal scots greys was a cavalry regiment of the british army from 1707 until 1971, when they amalgamated with the 3rd carabiniers prince of waless dragoon guards to form the royal scots dragoon guards carabiniers and greys. For almost three centuries the royal scots greys have had the proud distinction of being scolands only regular cavalry regiment, famed for their distinguished service record from marlboroughs wars to world war ii. He has published numerous articles and three books in the field of scottish. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages. History of the 2nd dragoons the royal scots greys, second to none, 16781893. The royal scots greys was a cavalry regiment of the british army from 1707 until 1971, when. Indeed, the greys at waterloo form one of the most memorable features of military history. The scots greys rotated back into the trenches in 1915.
Representing the royal scots greys at the bicentennial reenactment of the battle of waterloo in june 2015 and beyond, with future activities and events. For almost three centuries the royal scots greys have had the proud. A lieutenant of the 92nd highlanders who was present would later. The royal scots greys were formed in the early 17th century from the joining of three scottish dragoons regiments. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. History and traditions of the royal scots dragoon guards carabiniers and greys. The charge of the scots greys at waterloo 1815 history. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. It was formed in 1971 from the union of two famous regiments, the 3rd carabiniers and the royal scots greys.
Due t the shortage of infantry, the regiment continued to fill the gaps in the line, fighting in a dismounted. The history of the scots greys in france and flanders, 1914 1919. On june 18, 1815, the royal scots greys charged napoleons infantry columns as. General history european history american history asian history. Military history archaeology culture arts history books. The history of the 2nd dragoons royal scots greys by edward. This copy is a presentation copy to the royal scots greys officers mess. History of the 2nd dragoons, royal scots greys second to none 16781893. The regiments history began in 1678, when three independent troops of scots dragoons were raised. Accompanied by the music amazing grace performed by the royal scots dragoon om the spirit of the glen album.
Although they were a cavalry unit, they carried weapons similar to those used by infantry soldiers, including matchlock muskets, halberds, and pistols. For almost three centuries the royal scots greys have had the proud distinction of being scolands only regular cavalry regiment, famed for their distinguished service record from marlboroughs wars 170217 to world war ii. A napoleon total war video depicting the charge of the royal scots greys at waterloo. History of the 2nd dragoons, royal scots greys second to. A short history of the regiments origins, campaigns. A view of the scottish country taken from across scotland. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Royal scots greys classic reprint almack, edward on. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected. The royal scots dragoon guards museum, edinburgh tripadvisor. He has written for many military publications including the journal of the society for army historical research and has had two books published on modern and. Illustrated histories of the scottish regiments series. A history of as premier regiment that makes the most of the events at waterloo, and quite right too. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg.