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With the Argylls
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A Soldier's Account of Service with Scotland's Famous Regiment
A vivid memoir of life with the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
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About the Ebook
When Ray Ward died in 1999, his sons discovered an old and dusty manuscript in an Afrika Korps ammunition box in the cellar of the family home in Glasgow. These papers contained a collection of their father's memoirs, which detailed his experiences as an infantry officer during the Second World War, when he served in the 1st Battalion of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. His memoirs give vivid accounts of Ray Ward's time in Eritrea, Abyssinia, Egypt, the Western Desert, Sicily and mainland Italy, and bring to life individual episodes of bravery, adventure and danger that characterised the North African and Italian campaigns.Why You'll Love This Ebook
- Discover the experiences of soldiers serving in one of Scotland's most famous regiments
- Read first-hand military history through a personal, candid lens
- Learn about the traditions and camaraderie of Highland regimental life
- Read another celebrated title from Birlinn Ltd - Independent Scottish Publisher
About the Author
Ray Ward was born in Glasgow in 1916. Six months after the outbreak of the Second World War, he joined the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. After the war, he was a semi-professional singer, freelance writer, and school teacher in Glasgow.Publication Details
Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
Publication Date: 01 June 2014
Print Length: 160 pages (Ebook edition)
ISBN (Ebook): 9780857908148
Format: Ebook
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