A warm regard for the British solider, the values he served and the regimental traditions that nourished his humanity underlines the information collected in this book. It gives a brief history of each of the former county regiments, lists the battle honours on their Colours, their marches, customs, Victoria Crosses nicknames, badges, facings, mottoes and memorials and describes their amalganations and later lineage Details of the regimental museum are also given, together with churches where regimental Colours are lodged. This information is offered in order that others may discover something of the endeavor which preserved Britain's national liberties. This new, expanded volume is based upon the original work by Arthur Taylor.
