Berkshire's Military Heritage

Berkshire's military heritage is a result of centuries of armed struggle, foreign domination, and violent clashes between aggressive invaders, oppressive monarchs, and rebellious citizens. The oldest remnants of this heritage date back to the Atrebates, an Iron Age people whose hill forts once dominated the county's skyline. Windsor Castle, a royal residence, embodies almost a thousand years of military action and is still one of the nation's top ceremonial attractions. The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, formed on the site of the former Royal Military College, is one of the world's toughest and most revered military training academies. Berkshires military forces include the Royal Berkshire Regiments 'Biscuit Boys' and the women of the Air Transport Auxiliary service, who were formed and operated out of the county during the Second World War. Military historian and battlefield guide Dean Hollands writes passionately about Britains military heritage, and this book will interest anyone keen to know more about Berkshire's remarkable military history.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 15 March 2023
Publisher: Amberley Publishing

Berkshire's military history is a testament to centuries of armed struggle, foreign domination, and clashes between aggressive invaders, oppressive monarchs, and rebellious citizens. This heritage is stained with blood spilt during hard-fought sieges, vicious battles, terrible slaughters, and tragic accidents. The oldest remnants of Berkshire's military heritage date back to the Atrebates, an Iron Age people who once dominated the county's skyline with their impressive hill forts. These forts are still visible today, a testament to the strength and ingenuity of the Atrebates.

Windsor Castle, a royal residence, embodies almost a thousand years of military action and is still one of the nation's top ceremonial attractions. The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, formed on the site of the former Royal Military College, is one of the world's toughest and most revered military training academies. Its graduates include notable figures such as the Sultan of Brunei, Sir Winston Churchill, fascist Sir Oswald Mosley, James Bond author Ian Fleming, sports personalities Fionidi Parker and Heather Stanning, singer James Blunt, Oscar-winning actor David Niven, and Princes William and Harry.

Berkshire's military forces include the Royal Berkshire Regiments, known as the "Biscuit Boys," who have protected the county and nation at home and abroad since 1881. The women of the Air Transport Auxiliary service, formed and operated out of the county during the Second World War, also played a significant role in Berkshire's military history.

Military historian and battlefield guide, former soldier Dean Hollands, has written passionately about Britain's military heritage, and this book is a must-read for anyone keen to know more about Berkshire's remarkable military history.

Weight: 278g
Dimension: 165 x 234 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781398109247