British Regiments at the Front, The Story of Their Battle Honours

From the bay‑coloured horses of the 2nd Dragoon Guards to the daring lances of the Delhi Spearmen, this volume walks listeners through the lively folklore that has cloaked Britain’s foot‑soldiers for centuries. Each chapter opens with a memorable nickname—'The Rusty Buckles,' 'Scots Greys,' 'Cherry Pickers'—and explains how a single incident, a uniform detail, or a battlefield triumph earned it. The author blends concise regimental histories with vivid anecdotes, letting the listener picture the clatter of hooves at Salamanca or the bold charge at Waterloo.

In a clear, conversational tone, the book connects those colourful monikers to the battle honours that shaped the empire’s military legacy. By tracing origins from the 17th‑century dragoons to the hussars of the Victorian era, it offers a portrait of pride, camaraderie, and the sometimes surprising ways soldiers earned their reputation. Listeners will come away with a richer sense of how language, tradition, and combat intertwined to give each regiment its unique identity.