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100 1 _aJohnson, Stanley C.
_q(Stanley Currie),
_d1878-
245 1 4 _aThe Flags of Our Fighting Army :
_bIncluding standards, guidons, colours and drum banners
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2018-03-24
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFlags -- Great Britain
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56830
999 _c97661
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