Full Description
'Rose, Castle and Crown' offers a unique exploration of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight's citizen soldiers, tracing their history from the militia and yeomanry to the Territorial Army and today's Army Reserve. Placed in the wider context of British Army history, this book sheds light on the often-overlooked role of local auxiliary forces in defending the country's shores. Little has been written about these brave individuals who, throughout history, have balanced their service with family demands and civilian employment. This book tells their story.
Contents
Rose, Castle and Crown vii | The Connaught Trust viii | Acknowledgements ix | By the same author xi | List of maps and illustrations xiv | Foreword by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenants of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight xv | Preface xvii | 1 Origins: Militia 1 | 2 Volunteers 53 | 3 Yeomanry 91 | 4 To War: South Africa 119 | 5 Reform and the Territorial Force 155 | 6 The Great War 185 | 7 Between the Wars 231 | 8 Second World War 259 | 9 Territorial Army (TA) 319 | 10 Territorial & Army Volunteer Reserve (T&AVR) 357 | 11 From Cold War to Hotter Wars 387 | 12 Army Reserve 457 | Appendices | A Notable Dates 491 | B British Army Personnel Numbers 497 | C Royal Artillery Territorial and Army Reserve Units 499 | D Lord-Lieutenants of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight 507 | E County Association Lead 513 | F The History of The Connaught Trust 517 | Bibliography 523 | Index 547
