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01 work, the art of war, William Skeoch Cumming’s Drummer James Roddick of the 92nd Gordon Highlanders, with footnotes

Feb 4, 2024

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Sold for GBP 10,625 in Oct 2008 After taking part in Major-General Frederick Roberts’ famous march from Kabul to Kandahar in August 1880, the 92nd Highlanders were immediately sent into action in order to relieve the besieged garrison. During the subsequent fight, Lieutenant Menzies, on hearing voices on the other side of a locked door, shot…