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Napoleon's Egyptian Campaigns 1798–1801
Häftad, 1978
161 kr
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The imaginative strategic plan of Revolutionary France to cut Britain's lifeline to India by seizing Egypt and the Levant was an epic adventure, set amongst some of the most ancient places of history, then almost unknown to Europeans.The conflicts proved once again the supremacy of the British …
Marlborough's Army 1702–11
Häftad, 1980
161 kr
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The succession of the French Duke of Anjou to the Spanish throne in 1700 provoked the formation of a Grand Alliance to thwart the king's expansionist ambitions.Led by the Duke of Marlborough, the army of the Grand Alliance declared war on France. Between 1702 and 1711, this united force, comprised …
Jacobite Rebellions 1689–1745
Häftad, 1982
157 kr
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Between the first Jacobite rising in 1689 and the final collapse of the cause in 1746, the hopes of the House of Stuart were centred chiefly on Scotland.It is often wrongly assumed that the Jacobite rebellions were a contest between England and Scotland. In fact many Lowland Scots share the …
British Army on Campaign (1)
1816–53
Häftad, 1987
161 kr
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This first of four volumes details the British Army on campaign in the eventful period from 1816-53: the regiments which took part; the tactics employed; and the changing nature of uniforms and equipment.Although the period between the end of the Napoleonic Wars and the Crimean War has been called …
British Army on Campaign (2)
The Crimea 1854–56
Häftad, 1987
161 kr
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In 1854 the British Army was committed to its first major war against a European power since 1815.The expeditionary force, or 'Army of the East', was despatched to Turkey nominally to support the Ottoman Empire in its war with Russia; but in reality to check, in alliance with France and later …
British Army on Campaign (3)
1856–81
Häftad, 1988
161 kr
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In the period of reform following the Crimean War, the British Army's main role reverted to the security and consolidation of the Empire and its trade, resulting in campaigns large and small all over the world.From the Indian Mutiny of 1857-59, to campaigns in the North-West Frontier, Canada, New …
British Army on Campaign (4)
1882–1902
Häftad, 1988
161 kr
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The Army of 1882 had just emerged from the many modernizing reforms effected between 1856-81. These included: opening of schools of instruction; abolition of the purchase of commissions; improvements in pay, living conditions and disciplinary measures and new weapons and tactics. By these later …
Old Contemptibles
Häftad, 1989
185 kr
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On 19 August 1914 Kaiser Wilhelm II ordered General von Kluck, commanding the German First Army, to 'exterminate the treacherous English and walk over General French's contemptible little Army'.The 'Old Contemptibles' adopted the aspersion like a treasured regimental title, their subsequent …
Queen Victoria's Commanders
Häftad, 2000
185 kr
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An entertaining and authoritative study covering the personalities, appearances and combat histories of key Victorian commanders.These commanders include: (India 1837-56) Charles Napier, Hugh Gough, Harry Smith; (Crimean War) Lord Raglan, James Scarlett, George Cathcart, John Pennefather; (Indian …
