September 1939 - October 1941: Palestine, East Africa, Crete and Syria On the outbreak of World War Two the 2nd Battalion was in Palestine on anti-terrorist duties. On 3 May 1940 it was moved to ...

THE world-famous Black Watch battalion could be disbanded as the Army faces large troop cuts. Scottish regiments are in the firing line amid plans to lose up to 18,000 soldiers. Defence Secretary B… ...

On 1 July 1881 the 42nd and 73rd were amalgamated into the 1st and 2nd Battalions of The Royal Highlanders (The Black Watch). A 3rd (Militia, later Special Reserve) Battalion was wound down in 1919.

On 1 July 1881 the 42nd and 73rd were amalgamated into the 1st and 2nd Battalions of The Royal Highlanders (The Black Watch). A 3rd (Militia, later Special Reserve) Battalion was wound down in 1919.

Next day Cassino town fell to 10th Brigade. The battalion continued westwards towards Aquino airport, often coming under fire from enemy held positions on higher ground to the north, but on the ...