Under the Queen's Colours

Under the Queen's Colours
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Publisher : The History Press
Total Pages : 428
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ISBN-10 : 9780752486550
ISBN-13 : 0752486551
Rating : 4/5 (551 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Under the Queen's Colours by : Penny Legg

Download or read book Under the Queen's Colours written by Penny Legg and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2012-05-01 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


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