The Early History of the Coldstream Guards

"The Early History of the Coldstream Guards" provides an authoritative and detailed account of one of the most prestigious and storied regiments in the British Army. Written by the distinguished historian G. Davies, this work traces the regiment's origins back to its formation in 1650 as part of the New Model Army under General George Monck. The narrative follows the unit's crucial role during the turbulent years of the English Civil War, its pivotal march from Coldstream to London to facilitate the Restoration of King Charles II, and its subsequent establishment as a permanent fixture of the royal guard.

Davies meticulously examines the administrative, social, and tactical developments that shaped the regiment during its formative years. Through rigorous research, the book explores the daily lives of the soldiers, the evolution of military discipline, and the guards' involvement in significant historical events of the seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries. As a seminal study of regimental history, "The Early History of the Coldstream Guards" offers invaluable insights into the professionalization of the British military and the enduring traditions of a unit that remains active to this day. It is an essential resource for military historians and anyone interested in the foundational era of the British standing army.

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