This World War 2 regiment, formed in Bristol, England in 1939 as an offshoot of the 44th battalion, spent 95% of its overseas service in contact with its enemy the German Army. It saw action in North Africa including El Alamein, Mareth and Sfax, as well as Sicily, Italy and Greece. Although disbanded after 10 years the regiment gained a reputation and record that has never been equalled. Using personal accounts of members, details from the regimental war diary, and vivid descriptions of the many battles in which they took part, the author brings to life the endurance, excitement and tragedy of the regiments brief existence.
