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The British Army of Queen Victoria, 1837-1901 Organization, Uniforms and Equipment | 57.15 MB
Title: The British Army of Queen Victoria, 1837-1901
Author: Gabriele Esposito
Category: Nonfiction, History, Modern, 19th Century, British
Language: English | 237 Pages | ISBN: 1036103293
Description:
In 1837, Queen Victoria inherited an army that had not changed greatly from that which defeated Napoleon in 1815, although reform was already under way. The process of reorganization and modernization, however, continued throughout her reign. As the British army protected and extended the Empire, it strove to adapt to rapidly advancing technology and an incredible array of enemies and environments. This was the period in which many of the of its most famous battle honours were won, such as Balaklava, Rorke's Drift and Omdurman.
Gabriele Esposito gives a comprehensive overview of the history, organization, weapons and uniforms of the various components of the British army. All branches of the service are included: Foot Guards, line infantry, Highland infantry, light infantry, rifle corps (the King's Royal Rifle Corps and the Rifle Brigade), Life Guards and Horse Guards, Dragoon Guards, Dragoons, Light Dragoons, Hussars, Lancers, Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and...
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