THE ROYAL IRISH FUSILIERS 1793-1968

Reprint with final chapter and appendices compiled by officers of the Regiment.

xvii, 609pp., frontis & 18 plate illustrations, 19 maps, (inc. 4 rear folding), mapped front and rear endpapers, notes, index of officers and men, succession roll.

Green cloth with gilt crest on front and title on spine in dustwrapper. Dustwrapper chipped, worn at edges and poorly repaired, otherwise very good copy .

A comprehensive regimental history from its inception in 1793 up until 1968. It covers the formation and evolution of the regiment, significant battles and campaigns they participated in across various periods including major conflicts like the Boer War and both World Wars. The book details the regiment's military contributions, experiences of the soldiers, and the social and historical contexts affecting them during their service, providing insight into the traditions and legacy of this notable Irish infantry regiment in the British Army.