The Victorians at War, 1815-1914: An Encyclopedia of British Military History (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781576079256)

Capturing the strength of the British Army from 1815 to 1914, this groundbreaking reference presents the most recent research on the most significant wars, campaigns, battles, and leaders.

The Victorians at War*, 1815-1914: An Encyclopedia of British Military History surveys the major wars, campaigns, battles, and expeditions of the British Army as well as its weaponry, tactics, and all other aspects of its operations from the end of the Napoleonic Wars to the dawn of World War I.

Containing numerous maps depicting various theaters of war, this all-encompassing volume explains why the numerous military operations took place and what the results were. Biographies reveal fascinating facts about British and Indian Army officers and other ranks, while other entries deal with recruitment, training, education and literacy, uniforms, equipment, pay and conditions, social backgrounds of the soldiers, diseases and wounds they fell victim to, and much more. This volume is indispensable to those wanting to gain information about the British Army during this remarkable imperial era.

Author: Harold E. Jr. Raugh
ISBN-10: 1576079252
ISBN-13: 9781576079256
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2004
Pages: 424
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.67lbs
Size: 11.44h x 8.76w x 1.11d

Review Citation(s):
American Reference Bks Annual 01/01/2005 pg. 324
Choice 03/01/2005 pg. 1208
Booklist 03/15/2005 pg. 1318