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...