Campbell, Guy: The Charging Buffalo: A History of the Kenya Regiment 1937-1963 , London: Leo Cooper / Secker & Warburg1986Hardback, first edition, very good condition, 9.5" x 6", in a very good unclipped (£14.95) dust-jacket, publisher's original tan clothboards with gilt blocking to spine, internally clean,tight and bright, 181 pages including index, 30 b/w photo illustrations, b/w map -------------The history of the Kenya Regiment from its foundation in 1937 to 1963. 'The Kenya Regiment now only exists in the memories of those who served in it. Its short life covers two periods: the first, 1936 - 45, when the Regiment was active in the Second World War in Africa, Madagascar and Burma; the second, 1950 - 63, when it helped to cope with the Mau Mau Emergency in Kenya and continued to train soldiers until the Declaration of Independence in 1963. It was the most junior or regiments in the Army List and it was the shortest lived.' (Book ref. 2100) £35.00 The payment methods accepted by the seller, The Old Print House , are shown in the right-hand column. |
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