A History of the Fifth (Royal Irish) Lancers. By W.
T. Wilcox. (A. Doubleday. 42s. net.)—The regiment has undergone more than one change of name. It had its beginning in 1689, when it was known as " Wynn's Euniskellin Dragoons." In that year it did some good service, and continued for some time to have plenty to do. In 1694 it started on a campaign in Flanders. In 1695 it changed its name to "Ross' Dragoons," and under that title won distinction in the operations which ended in the fall of Namur. In 1704 it received by special favour the appellation of "Royal Dragoons of Ireland." As such it took part in the fight at Blenheim. This name, with "Ramillies," "Oudenarde," and " Malplaquet," it carries on its colours. The title has been thrice changed since then. As the "Fifth Lancers" it has the achieve- ments of " Suakim," "South Africa," and the "Defence of Lady- smith." Its list of casualties in the South African Campaign included three officers, twenty-six non-commissioned officers, and fifty-four privates. All the services of the regiment and many details are carefully set forth in this volume.
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