Sword of Scotland: 'Our Fighting Jocks'
The Sword of Scotland is the story of Scotland's military heritage. Scotland's fighting men have played a part in shaping the history of our world, and many of the individual countries in it. Its contribution and its sacrifices have been out of all proportion to the size of the Country. The skirl of the pipes and the cry of 'here come the Jocks' have weakened the resolve of many a foe. The Jocks of every Scottish regiment conjure up an image of fierce determination and indomitable courage. To them defeat is unthinkable. The various reasons for this are key themes of this book. The geography of Scotland and its numerous wars with England have played their part. But for over 300 years Scottish regiments have fought with distinction and selfless sacrifice alongside their old foes and played a key role in preserving Britain's freedom. The clan structure and the tremendous pride in family that this has produced over the centuries are the foundations of the regiments of Scotland and their greatest strength in adversity. Everyone with a Scottish connection will understand and be able to relate to this book, which is the story of an unrivalled military heritage
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Sword of Scotland: 'Our Fighting Jocks'
The Sword of Scotland is the story of Scotland's military heritage. Scotland's fighting men have played a part in shaping the history of our world, and many of the individual countries in it. Its contribution and its sacrifices have been out of all proportion to the size of the Country. The skirl of the pipes and the cry of 'here come the Jocks' have weakened the resolve of many a foe. The Jocks of every Scottish regiment conjure up an image of fierce determination and indomitable courage. To them defeat is unthinkable. The various reasons for this are key themes of this book. The geography of Scotland and its numerous wars with England have played their part. But for over 300 years Scottish regiments have fought with distinction and selfless sacrifice alongside their old foes and played a key role in preserving Britain's freedom. The clan structure and the tremendous pride in family that this has produced over the centuries are the foundations of the regiments of Scotland and their greatest strength in adversity. Everyone with a Scottish connection will understand and be able to relate to this book, which is the story of an unrivalled military heritage
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Sword of Scotland: 'Our Fighting Jocks'

Sword of Scotland: 'Our Fighting Jocks'

by Anthony Leask
Sword of Scotland: 'Our Fighting Jocks'

Sword of Scotland: 'Our Fighting Jocks'

by Anthony Leask

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The Sword of Scotland is the story of Scotland's military heritage. Scotland's fighting men have played a part in shaping the history of our world, and many of the individual countries in it. Its contribution and its sacrifices have been out of all proportion to the size of the Country. The skirl of the pipes and the cry of 'here come the Jocks' have weakened the resolve of many a foe. The Jocks of every Scottish regiment conjure up an image of fierce determination and indomitable courage. To them defeat is unthinkable. The various reasons for this are key themes of this book. The geography of Scotland and its numerous wars with England have played their part. But for over 300 years Scottish regiments have fought with distinction and selfless sacrifice alongside their old foes and played a key role in preserving Britain's freedom. The clan structure and the tremendous pride in family that this has produced over the centuries are the foundations of the regiments of Scotland and their greatest strength in adversity. Everyone with a Scottish connection will understand and be able to relate to this book, which is the story of an unrivalled military heritage

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ISBN-13: 9781473818804
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Limited
Publication date: 01/31/2020
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 224
File size: 12 MB
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About the Author

Anthony Leask comes from an Aberdeenshire family; he served in the Scots Guards and was Commander Land Forces in Northern Ireland.

Table of Contents

Preface vi

The Sword of State ix

Foreword xi

Chapter 1 Early Caledonia 1

Chapter 2 The Dawn of Scottish History 430-1034 12

Chapter 3 The Kingdom of Scots 1034-1286 21

Chapter 4 The Rise of Wallace 1286-1298 29

Chapter 5 The Struggle for Freedom 1298-1307 37

Chapter 6 The Triumph of the Bruce 1307-1330 44

Chapter 7 Fruits of Victory Lost 1330-1371 54

Chapter 8 The Stuarts 1371-1587 61

Chapter 9 The Union of the Crowns 73

Chapter 10 Union with England 86

Chapter 11 The Napoleonic Wars 99

Chapter 12 Crimea and Imperial Wars 110

Chapter 13 First World War 127

Chapter 14 Second World War 159

Chapter 15 1945-2004 189

Chapter 16 Today's Heritage 197

Bibliography 202

Index 206

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