The regiments of the British Army, chronologically arranged

This compact volume brings together the fragmented histories of every British Army regiment that has ever existed, arranging them in strict chronological order. Drawing from dispatches, army lists, gazettes and contemporary accounts, it lets a reader at a glance discover which campaigns a unit fought in, the dates of its name changes, and even details of its uniform. The format is concise yet thorough, making it a handy reference for historians, reenactors and anyone curious about the army’s lineage.

The compiler, a former officer, also uses the pages to voice a passionate defence of the old regimental system against the late‑nineteenth‑century reforms that merged units into brigade depots and linked battalions. He illustrates the confusion created when distant, unrelated regiments are paired, and laments the loss of the esprit de corps that once defined the British soldier. The work therefore serves both as a factual guide and a heartfelt reminder of a fading martial tradition.