British Rifleman 1797-1815 (Warrior)
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Book Description
The rifle corps of the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars are among the most recognisable of all the soldiers of that era: their distinctive dark green uniforms are as familiar as some of their exploits. They have achieved considerable fame through the large numbers of memoirs written by members of the rifle corps as well as through modern fiction, most notably the Sharpe series. Apart from their reputation as a corps d'elite, the riflemen were, in their time, at the very cutting edge of military technology and tactical theory. Philip Haythornwaite here uses fascinating first hand accounts and detailed research to give a 'soldier's-eye view' of the British Rifleman, his life and work.
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Insights into the real lives of history's fighting men, packed with full colour illustrations, highly detailed cutaways, exploded artwork of weaponry and armour, and action-packed battle scenes.
British Rifleman 1797-1815 (Warrior),Philip Haythornthwaite,Christa Hook,Osprey Publishing,184176177X,Europe - Great Britain - General,History,History - Military / War,History: World,Military - General,Battles & campaigns,British & Irish history: c 1700 to c 1900,British Isles,Europe,European history: c 1750 to c 1900,History / Military / General,Land forces & warfare,Military life & institutions,c 1700 to c 1800,c 1800 to c 1900
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