02244cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000500012624500930017626400510026930000470032033600260036733700260039333800360041950000310045550801840048652011280067053400450179865300270184385600430187099900170191356830UtSlPG20260610134317.0mcr n260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a19007323  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aUC1 aJohnson, Stanley C.q(Stanley Currie),d1878-14aThe Flags of Our Fighting Army :bIncluding standards, guidons, colours and drum banners 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2018  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2018-03-24  aProduced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive)  a"The Flags of Our Fighting Army" by Stanley C. Johnson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book serves as a comprehensive examination of the standards, guidons, colours, and drum banners of the British Army, delving into their significance and evolution throughout history. It likely appeals to readers interested in military history, heraldry, and the traditions of the British armed forces.  The opening of the book highlights the deep respect and reverence that military flags and colours have commanded throughout history, tracing their significance back to Roman times. It shares compelling anecdotes of bravery associated with these flags, such as soldiers who sacrificed their lives to protect them during battles like Isandlwana and Alma. Johnson further explains current regulations regarding military colours, emphasizing the solemnity surrounding their handling both in wartime and peacetime. This introduction sets a tone of reverence for the subject matter, showcasing the flags as symbols of honor and tradition within the British Army. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFlags -- Great Britain40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56830  c97661d97661