Guards Brigade In The Crimea

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The only work devoted to the actions of the Guards Brigade in the Crimean War, it is a fascinating approach to this bitterly fought conflict. This war is most important, as it was the only conflict fought by Britain against a modern European power between 1815 and 1914.

The Guards Brigade consisted of three battalions, the 3rd Grenadier Guards, 1st Coldstream Guards and 1st Scottish Fusilier Guards (as the Scots Guards were then known). The book opens with a resumé' of the causes of the War and an analysis of the woeful disorganisation of the Army, in contrast to the efficiency of the Royal Navy. The Brigade's performance in the major battles (Alma, Inkerman etc.) is examined. The author describes the Russians' plans, the ground and conditions experienced by the long suffering troops. The roles and abilities of the various commanders, often found wanting, is fascinatingly treated. After the war was over, the return home and parades are described.

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Product Code:	20723
Author:	Michael Springman
ISBN:	9781844156788
Format:	HB 192 pp Published Price £19.99
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