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Yeomanry of the East Riding

Yeomanry of the East Riding by Ian Sumner and Roy Wilson (Cherry Burton, Hutton Press, 1993; ISBN1872167470)

A photographic history of the East Riding Yeomanry (raised in 1902) and its predecessors of the Napoleonic Wars, using photographs held by the present day Queen's Own Yeomanry and by former members of the regiment.

'A very impressive publication' David Fletcher, Tank Museum, Bovington

'A super book' Military Modelling

'A must for all military history enthusiasts' Beverley Advertiser 

'Through civil wars, international wars and world wars it becomes obvious that the men of Yorkshire had a big part to play. This book is a great tribute to them.' Hull Daily Mail

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