{"product_id":"the-gloucestershire-regiment-matthew-a-holden-9781036192853","title":"The Gloucestershire Regiment: A Definitive Account of the Most Decorated Infantry Regiment in British History","description":"\u003cb\u003eA comprehensive chronicle of a storied British infantry regiment, detailing campaigns, personal bravery, and the political forces that shaped its long, decorated history.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Gloucestershire Regiment is the most decorated in British Army history. During its 300-year history, the regiment bore more battle honours on its Colours than any other. From the deserts of North Africa to the jungles of Burma, this book will give an insight into each individual conflict, the people who fought them and the political context that made them happen. Exclusive access to 15,000 unique archival documents, including personal accounts, secret documents and private diaries gives this work an exclusivity that no other can match, providing readers with a deeper knowledge and understanding of the regiment's history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNever heard before personal stories of exceptional bravery are uncovered, including Lieutenant Irrwin tearing down a 12ft high brick wall with his bare hands to attack the French at Toulouse, CSM Gallagher becoming a POW in both Nazi Germany and North Korea, and Captain Maunsell leading a team of sharpshooters in the Crimea.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book is written chronologically and is sectioned according to campaigns or relevant historical periods, and is a valuable reference for those wanting to learn about the history of the 'Glorious Glosters'.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Matthew A. Holden\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1036192857\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781036192853\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Pen \u0026amp; Sword Military\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/06\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 216\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover","brand":"Matthew A. Holden","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48997507072255,"sku":"9781036192853","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-gloucestershire-regiment-matthew-a-holden-9781036192853","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}