Written material on the history of the 5th Lancers
is, at present very scarce. Even more scarce is
their history between 1902 and 1922 and although
there are some publications which deal with this
period (Brigadier Lunt's book "The Scarlet
Lancers" being the most notable), there is
virtually nothing that deals with the 5th Lancers
in any great detail. It is my intention that this
book redress that balance somewhat.
This book deals with the regiment after they had
returned from the Boer War in 1902 and covers
the period leading up to the Great War including
the "Curragh Incident", the Great War
itself and the subsequent disbandment and amalgamation
with the 16th Lancers.
Much of the material for the book has been taken
from the official war diary of the regiment as
well as the extremely rare regimental history
by Harvey and Cape published in 1922. Numerous
letters, photos and diaries have been kindly donated
by visitors to this site and have also been included
which give a more human side to the conflict.
The title "The Harp and Crown" title
was chosen for the book, after the regiments emblem
adopted
upon their reformation in 1858.
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The forthcoming
book on the 5th Lancers will hopefully be ready
by
August 2006! |
Exclusive copies, direct from the publisher
will be available upon publication for a limited
period. Please check back here for detials nearer
the publishing time.
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UPDATE
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04/06/06
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The first
draft copy of the book has been published and
various amendments have been made by me. I am
now awaiting the second updated draft.
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UPDATE *** |
14/08/06
The second draft has now been returned from the
publishers and looks good. The index is now being
compiled and the final adjustments to the book
cover are almost complete.
An ISBN will need to be arranged for the book
as well as listing with online book stores such
as Amazon. All looks set to be ready by the end
of August 2006.
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****UPDATE**** |
26/02/07
The latest draft has now been sent off
to the publishers and the index is almost complete.
I am hoping that it will be available by the end
of March all going well. Apologies to all those
who have emailed me asking when it will be available,
due to other commitments i.e. work, family etc.
it was impossible to get the book out last year.
Hoefully it will be on the market by March/April.
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*****UPDATE***** |
24/04/07
The book has now been published
and can be purchased from the link below:
Click
here to purchase book
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