The British Army on Campaign (3): 1856-1881 (Men-at-Arms) (Bk.3) - Softcover

Barthorp, Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0850458358 ISBN 13: 9780850458350

Publisher: Osprey Publishing, 1988

Synopsis

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 Zealand and the Transvaal, the British Army fought to protect its Empire and thwart the expansion of encroaching nations. This book, the third in a series of four, outlines these campaigns and details the fighting methods, uniforms, equipment and weapons of the British Army.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Packed with specially commissioned artwork, maps and diagrams, the Men-at-Arms series is an unrivalled illustrated reference on the history, organisation, uniforms and equipment of the world's military forces, past and present.

About the Author:

Michael Barthorp was educated at Wellington College and was commissioned into the Rifle Brigade in 1946. Demobilized in 1948, he served as a Territorial with the Royal Hampshire Regiment before rejoining the Regular Army in the Northamptonshire Regiment to continue a family tradition, ending his career with the Royal Anglian Regiment in 1968. He published numerous books on the history and costume of the British Army, including nine titles for the Men-at-Arms series. He lived in the Channel Islands.

About this edition

• Publisher: Osprey Publishing
• Publication date: 1988
• ISBN 10: 0850458358
• ISBN 13: 9780850458350
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 48
• Illustrator: Turner Pierre