The History of The 16th Regiment Royal Artillery-Strathclyde Gunners: The decision felt monumental, a chasm separating the familiar comfort of boyhood ... in the olive green of the British Army.

By Michael Kay

It wasn't a manufactured camaraderie, forced by drills or instilled by superiors. This bond was forged in the crucible of shared hardship, built on mutual respect and the understanding that our lives depended on each other. We were a diverse bunch, Scots predominantly, but our differences faded into insignificance in the face of the shared threat. The lad from Glasgow who couldn't tell a soldering iron from a spud wrench became an expert on Rapier maintenance, guided patiently by the quiet, unassuming farmer from Aberdeenshire. The city slicker, initially intimidated by the desolate landscape, discovered a resilience he never knew he possessed, driven by the support of his mates. Our conversations, etched in the frigid air, were a tapestry of shared anxieties and gallows humor. We joked about the meagre rations, the questionable quality of the army-issue tea, and the ever-present fear lurking in the shadows. These shared moments, these lighthearted exchanges, formed an invisible shield against the harsh reality of our situation. They were a balm to the soul, reminding us that we weren't alone in this struggle.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F6DGHKDL
• ISBN13: 9798281161343
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 295 Pages
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 0.9" x 7.0"