Soldiers of the Queen (journal)
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Soldiers of the Queen is the quarterly journal of the Victorian Military Society
(VMS). SOTQ carries scholarly articles on many aspects of military and naval history of the Victorian
and Edwardian era, but with a strong emphasis on the armed forces of Great Britain
and the British Empire
, and the colonial wars of this period. The editor for many years was Dr Roger Stearn, who remains the journal's Reviews Editor. Contributors to SOTQ have included many of the leading authorities on nineteenth and early twentieth century British and colonial military history, including authors Ian Knight and Michael Barthorp
. The current Editor of SOTQ is Andy Smith FRGS FCIJ.
Victorian Military Society
The Victorian Military Society is a British educational charity which promotes the study of military history – of all nations and races – in the period 1837 to 1914...
(VMS). SOTQ carries scholarly articles on many aspects of military and naval history of the Victorian
Victorian era
The Victorian era of British history was the period of Queen Victoria's reign from 20 June 1837 until her death on 22 January 1901. It was a long period of peace, prosperity, refined sensibilities and national self-confidence...
and Edwardian era, but with a strong emphasis on the armed forces of Great Britain
Great Britain
Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles...
and the British Empire
British Empire
The British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom. It originated with the overseas colonies and trading posts established by England in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. At its height, it was the...
, and the colonial wars of this period. The editor for many years was Dr Roger Stearn, who remains the journal's Reviews Editor. Contributors to SOTQ have included many of the leading authorities on nineteenth and early twentieth century British and colonial military history, including authors Ian Knight and Michael Barthorp
Michael Barthorp
Michael Barthorp is a British historian and writer, specialising in military history and military uniforms. He lives in the Channel Islands.Barthorp attended Wellington College and served in the Rifle Brigade as an officer during World War II...
. The current Editor of SOTQ is Andy Smith FRGS FCIJ.