Wiltshire's Military Heritage

Wiltshire, a landlocked county with a rich military history, has numerous buildings and structures from ancient hillforts to medieval castles. The Royal Wiltshire Yeomanry, raised in 1794, fought in the Boer War and two world wars. Wiltshire's airfields played a significant role in both world wars, and the town of Wootton Bassett became Royal Wootton Bassett due to its role in military funeral repatriations. This book is for those interested in learning more about Wiltshire's military history.

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

Wiltshire, a landlocked county renowned for its towering downland and expansive valleys, boasts a profound military heritage that spans centuries. Throughout the county, numerous buildings and structures stand as testament to Wiltshire's military past, ranging from ancient hillforts and medieval castles to military bases utilized in two world wars and the present day, as well as the army's training area on Salisbury Plain. Wiltshire's Military Heritage delves into the county's extensive military history, encompassing not only the battles fought on its soil, such as conflicts between warring Anglo-Saxon kingdoms, Danish invasions, and the English Civil War, but also the measures taken to safeguard it against potential threats. It also explores the heritage of the military units that were raised in Wiltshire and dispatched to engage in conflicts abroad. The Royal Wiltshire Yeomanry, initially established in 1794, participated in the Boer War and both world wars, and continues to be part of the Royal Wessex Yeomanry headquartered in Wiltshire today. Wiltshire's airfields played pivotal roles in both world wars, notably during the Battle of Britain, and in recent years, the town of Wootton Bassett earned the distinction of being named Royal Wootton Bassett in recognition of its role in military funeral repatriations. This book holds immense appeal for anyone seeking to delve deeper into Wiltshire's remarkable military history.

Weight: 276g
Dimension: 165 x 234 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781398103139