THE RAMNUGGUR BOYS. 14TH/20TH KING’S HUSSARS 1715-1992 :: Genealogy & Medal Research :: Other Categories

A superbly illustrated history covering 14th and 20th Hussars until they amalgamated in 1922, and from then the 14th/20th through to 1992 when a further amalgamation with the Royal Hussars created the King’s Royal Hussars. Historically, the period covered is from 1715 to 1992.

This book covers a period of some 280 years, from the first Jacobite Rebellion to the first Gulf War, and the author, one-time CO of the Regiment, is to be congratulated on his achievement in managing to compress within a comparatively short space (160 pages) the record of two Hussar regiments from their formation (14th H in 1715 and 20th H in 1759) to the end of the Great War, and from 1922 that of the amalgamated regiment, 14th/20th Hussars, through WWII to the Gulf. It ends with the passing of the 14th/20th when, in 1992, it was amalgamated with the The Royal Husars (originally 10th H and 11th H) to form the King’s Royal Hussars. It is comprehensive, authoritative and the narrative, in which domestic regimental events are described as well as campaigns, is supported by superb colour illustrations, maps in colour and good, clear, contemporary photography. Particular attention is paid to the Peninsular War in which 14 H were awarded more battle honours (twelve) than any other cavalry regiment; to the 2nd Sikh War and Indian Mutiny in which the VC was awarded to a 14 H officer; to the Great War and to the years of the Cold War. The book concludes with the Roll of Honour which lists all those killed on, or as a result of, active service since 1795. It does not include those officers and soldiers who died, for whatever reason, when serving outside an operational theatre. The names are gouped according to the campaign and year in which they died and listed alphabetically within each group. Each entry gives rank, regiment (i.e. 14th, 20th or 14th/20th H) and place of death. The Ramnuggur of the title refers to a battle fought by 14H on 22 November 1848 during the 2nd Sikh War and ‘Ramnuggur Day’ is still commemorated as a Regimental Day.

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Product Code:	1888
Author:	John Pharo-Tomlin
ISBN:	0-9542772-0-1
Format:	2002. HB. 160pp with 180+ illus, most in colour, and 15 full-colour maps
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Our Price:	£28.00