The East Surrey Regiment: The 31st and 70th Regiments of Foot by Michael Langley.

Published as part of Leo Cooper’s respected Famous Regiments series, this illustrated history follows the origins, development and military service of the East Surrey Regiment.

The regiment’s history includes its predecessor formations—the 31st (Huntingdonshire) Regiment of Foot and the 70th (Surrey) Regiment of Foot—together with the later service of the regiment’s 1st and 2nd Battalions. The contents cover early campaigns, America, Afghanistan and the Sikh Wars, imperial conflicts, the Boer War, the First World War, the interwar years and the Second World War.

The book includes an introduction by Lieutenant-General Sir Brian Horrocks and is illustrated with historical photographs.

Publication details:

* Author: Michael Langley
* Full title: The East Surrey Regiment: The 31st and 70th Regiments of Foot
* Introduction: Lieutenant-General Sir Brian Horrocks
* Publisher: Leo Cooper Ltd
* Series: Famous Regiments
* Year: 1972
* Edition: First edition
* Format: Hardback
* Binding: Green cloth with gilt spine lettering
* Language: English
* ISBN: 0-85052-114-9
* Length: Approximately 111 pages
* Illustrated: Yes

Condition:
Used vintage condition without a dust jacket. The green cloth binding displays light rubbing, handling marks and minor wear around the spine ends and corners. The gilt spine lettering remains bright and clearly legible. The pages show some age-related toning and occasional marks. Please refer closely to the photographs for the exact condition.

Please note: This is a used book and will show signs of age, handling, wear and storage. The pages have not been checked individually, so there may be minor marks, inscriptions, foxing, creases or other age-related imperfections that have not been noted. Please study all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description and condition report.