From the invasion of Britain by the Danes through the battle of Hastings, Agincourt and Waterloo up to the present day, this fascinating dictionary includes entries on battles, campaigns and famous commanders, as well as ranks, regiments, uniforms and weapons. The reader will find an outline of the British army since its formation in the 17th century, together with brief histories of ranks and regiments, descriptions of uniforms and weapons and biographies of British military leders throughout the ages. With its extensive ...
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From the invasion of Britain by the Danes through the battle of Hastings, Agincourt and Waterloo up to the present day, this fascinating dictionary includes entries on battles, campaigns and famous commanders, as well as ranks, regiments, uniforms and weapons. The reader will find an outline of the British army since its formation in the 17th century, together with brief histories of ranks and regiments, descriptions of uniforms and weapons and biographies of British military leders throughout the ages. With its extensive cross-referencing, this text is a convenient reference source for all levels of student or enthusiast, including the general reader and anyone with an interest in British military history.
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