The Fife and Forfar Yeomanry, and 14th (F. & F. Yeo.) Battn. R.H. 1914-1919

When the Great War erupted in 1914, a handful of yeoman cavalry from the Scottish counties of Fife and Forfar answered their nation's call. After weeks of intensive training on their home moors, they were gathered and sent across the seas, leaving behind familiar fields for an uncertain future. Their first deployment thrust them into the brutal realities of modern warfare, where the skills of a mounted troop were quickly tested by new, harsher conditions.

The history follows their march through some of the war’s most demanding theaters— from the sun‑baked beaches of Gallipoli to the scorching deserts of Egypt, the sacred hills of Jerusalem, and finally the rain‑soaked trenches of France. Along the way the regiment transformed from cavalry to dismounted troops and ultimately to infantry, reflecting a relentless “never‑say‑die” spirit. Written by an officer who lived the experience, the account blends official records with personal diary excerpts, offering vivid illustrations and a poignant tribute to the comrades who gave everything.