The Black Watch

Fighting in the Frontline 1899-2006

Victoria Schofield, HRH The Prince of Wales

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English

Head of Zeus
29 March 2022

Military history; Regiments

The heroic and inspiring story of the fortunes of the Black Watch, whose soldiers have distinguished themselves in theatres of war across the world.

Formed into a regiment in 1739 and named for the dark tartan of its soldiers' kilts, The Black Watch has fought in almost every major conflict of nation and empire between 1745 and the present, and has a reputation second to none. Following on from The Highland Furies, in which she traced the regiment's history to 1899, Victoria Schofield tells the story of The Black Watch in the 20th and 21st centuries. She tracks its fortunes through the 2nd South African War, two World Wars, the 'troubles' in N Ireland and the war in Iraq – up to The Black Watch's merger with five other regiments to form the Royal Regiment of Scotland in 2006.

Drawing on diaries, letters and interviews, Victoria Schofield weaves the many strands of the story into an epic narrative of a heroic body of officers and men. In her sure hands, the story of The Black Watch is no arid recitation of campaigns and battle honours, but a rewarding account of the fortunes of war of a regiment that has played a distinguished role in British, and world, history.

By: Victoria Schofield
Foreword by: HRH The Prince of Wales
Imprint: Head of Zeus
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm,
ISBN: 9781784979980
ISBN 10: 1784979988
Pages: 864
Publication Date: 29 March 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Victoria Schofield is a historian and commentator on international affairs, with special expertise on South Asia. Her published books include Kashmir in Conflict, The Highland Furies, The Black Watch, and The Fragrance of Tears: My Friendship with Benazir Bhutto. She has also contributed to numerous media outlets, including the Sunday Telegraph, The Times, Independent, and Spectator.

Reviews for The Black Watch: Fighting in the Frontline 1899-2006

PRAISE FOR THE HIGHLAND FURIES: 'Schofield's meticulous record of the spirit provides a worthy memorial to the Black Watch' Spectator. 'Rigorously authoritative and detailed... An absorbing book that lives up to its name as the 'Official Regimental History'' Military History Monthly. 'Each campaign, battle and tour of duty [is] allocated its due place... It is lively... recounting the regiment's experiences' * TLS *