02366cam a22003253u 4500 49654 UtSlPG 20260610134136.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 11009059 UtSlPG en iso639-1 DA Norman, Charles Boswell Battle Honours of the British Army : From Tangier, 1662, to the Commencement of the Reign of King Edward VII Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-08-08 Produced by Brian Coe, John Campbell, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "Battle Honours of the British Army" by Charles Boswell Norman is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work explores the significant battles and campaigns that shaped the British Army from 1662 to the early 1900s, detailing the honours bestowed upon regiments for their service in various encounters. This includes a focus on the regiments involved and the casualties they faced, highlighting both well-known and lesser-known engagements. The opening of the book sets the stage by introducing the primary purpose of documenting the battle honours that are emblazoned on the colours and awards of British regiments. The author discusses the inconsistencies and complexities surrounding the awarding of these honours, emphasizing the heroism displayed throughout different campaigns such as the Siege of Gibraltar and the operations in the Mediterranean. The narrative includes a detailed account of the historical context and significance of battles, starting with events at Tangier and Gibraltar, as well as a commitment to honour the soldiers who fought and fell in these engagements. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Great Britain. Army -- History Great Britain -- History, Military https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49654 90492 90492