The Royal Highland Fusiliers: A Concise History

by Trevor Royle

A thorough presentation of the rich history of the Royal Highland Fusiliers—a Scottish infantry in the British Army that came into being in 1959—this study includes details on the regiment’s origins, traditions, and famous recruits, including Hugh Trenchard, who became Air Chief Marshal of the Royal Air Force and Winston Churchill.

240 pages, Hardcover

First published May 22, 2007

About the author

Trevor Royle is a broadcaster and author specialising in the history of war and empire. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh and was a member of the Scottish Government’s Advisory Panel for Commemorating the First World War.