Unicorns - The History of the Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry 1794-1899, Jonathan Hunt.

Unicorns - The History of the Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry 1794-1899, Jonathan Hunt.

An unusual regimental history that examines the early history of the Sherwood Rangers, when they were a volunteer Yeomanry regiment that was only liable for service within the UK, and that hardly ever left Nottinghamshire. Instead it was used as an early police force, countering the Luddites, Chartists, supporters of reform and other rioters, as well as acting as a hub of social life. This is an useful examination of the early existence of a regiment that went on to serve in the wars of the twentieth century.
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