Synopsis "Bydand for Aye: A Biography of the Gordon Highlanders (in English)"
Bydand For Aye follows '...the finest regiment in the world' through their two centuries of service. One of Scotland's elite Highland regiments, The Gordon Highlanders first appeared in 1881 but had roots in the struggle with Napoleonic France and the rise of the British Empire. Supported by sound academics, Bydand For Aye presents a readable history with personal glimpses into the lives and experiences of the men who served. After a brief introduction, the book reviews the service of the 75th Regiment, primarily in the wars in Mysore and the Indian Mutiny along with Ireland, the Mediterranean, and home garrisons. The 92nd is followed through Ireland, Egypt, Portugal, Spain, and the Battle of Waterloo before shifting to garrison duties world-wide. After 1881, the regiment served in Egypt, South Africa, Flanders, North Europe, North Africa, and then worked through the end of the empire and all the challenges that brought. With an accessible writing style, and augmented with more than 30 images, Bydand For Aye is a welcome addition to stories of the Highland elite. (Note: Originally published in 2016, minor revisions or corrections were made in August 2019.)
