Anthology of original letters; muster rolls; payment ledgers, and historical records from the private collection of Major James Clephane of Colonel Simon Fraser's 78th Highlanders regiment which fought in the French and Indian War in North America, 1757-63. Transcribed from original records contained at the Scottish National Archives, together with anecdotal supplemental literature relevant to the conflict. Full name index included.
Acclaimed historian Tim Newark tells the story of the Highlanders through the words of the soldiers themselves, from diaries, letters, and journals uncovered from archives in Scotland and around the world. At the Battle of Quebec in 1759, only a few years after their defeat at Culloden, the 78th Highlanders faced down the French guns and turned the battle. At Waterloo, High- landers memorably fought alongside the Scots Greys against Napoleon’s feared Old Guard. In the Crimea, the thin red line stood firm against the charging Russian Hussars and saved the day at Balaclava. Yet this story is also one of betrayal. At Quebec, General Wolfe remarked that, despite the Highlanders’ courage, it was “no great mischief if they fall.” At Dunkirk in May 1940, the 51st Regiment was left to defend the SOE evacuation at St Valery; though following D-Day, the Highlanders were at the forefront of the fighting through France. It is all history, now: Over the last decade the historic regiments have been dismantled, despite widespread protest. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in history--books about World War II, the Third Reich, Hitler and his henchmen, the JFK assassination, conspiracies, the American Civil War, the American Revolution, gladiators, Vikings, ancient Rome, medieval times, the old West, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
This series was created by Military Illustrated magazine, the leading monthly military history publication in the English language. It has built an unrivaled reputation for authoritative articles, primary research, rare photographs, and specially commissioned artwork. The Scots Highlander was famous for his fearless charges into the face of the enemy and renowned for his bravery, loyalty, and sheer fighting skills. The remarkable story of the Highlanders is fully explored, beginning with their Celtic inheritance, their battles for independence against the English, and their involvement in the Jacobite rebellion Highlanders today are an important element in the fighting forces of the United Kingdom and have fought around the world for their country from the Napoleonic wars to the most recent conflicts. First-hand accounts bring their courage and fighting skills vividly to life.
