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EYEWITNESS IN THE C**M** The Crimean War Letters of Lieutenant Colonel George Frederick Dallas
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Through these letters we relive the terrible perils of combat and siege warfare: the author s almost miraculous escape from serious injury, whilst continually witnessing his comrades slaughter; the monotony of being entrenched in Sebastopol; the utter confusion surrounding instructions to attack; the mistakes at Inkermann and the Redan; the wearying cold.Supplemented by the editor s excellent footnotes and detailed biographical index, this is a revealing and intimate history of all those involved in the Crimean War.
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George Frederick ‘Fred’ Dallas wrote 137 letters to his family and friends while on active service in the Crimea. A company commander in the 46th Foot, his first letters reflect a soldier’s enthusiasm for the brilliant affair that awaits the British Army overseas. Within weeks of arriving, excitement turns to disbelief at the continual misjudgement of his leaders. Poor preparation and divided command exposed the troops to surprise attacks from The Russe , and to the appalling conditions of the Crimean winter. By contrast, Dallas’ reports on the casual bravery of his comrades recognise the true heroes of a mismanaged campaign.
Additional information
| Author/Editor | Michael Hargreave Mawson |
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| Product Code | 25994 |
| Delivery | This item is usually dispatched Next Day |
| Format | Softback, 256 pages |
| ISBN | 9781848328389 |
