The Black Watch: A Concise History

by Trevor Royle

The second title in a series of regimental histories by Trevor Royle, this book looks at the Black Watch, renowned as one of the great fighting regiments of the British Army, and a “family regiment,” with sons following fathers into its ranks. This history is based largely on letters and diaries of former soldiers, and is a fitting memorial to the regiment’s long and distinguished history.

240 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2006

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.