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A History of the Coldstream Guards, from 1815 to 1895

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A regiment-focused history that follows the Coldstream Guards from the immediate postwar occupation of France through later nineteenth-century service. It recounts operational involvement in continental occupation, field campaigns, colonial disturbances, and Egyptian expeditions, together with periods of garrison duty and organizational change. The narrative draws on official orders, diaries, regimental records, and contemporary illustrations, and includes appendices of notes and corrections and plates of uniforms and scenes. Throughout, attention centers on duty and endurance, documenting selected episodes of discipline, hardship, and acts of gallantry that the regiment regards as constitutive of its traditions.

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J. Ross

J. Ross is an author recognized for his historical work, particularly in military history. He is best known for "A History of the Coldstream Guards, from 1815 to 1895," which provides a detailed account of one of the oldest regiments in the British Army. Through meticulous research and narrative, Ross contributes to the understanding of the Coldstream Guards' role and evolution during a significant period in British history. His work is valued for its insights into military traditions and the historical context of the regiment.

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