Despite the many celebrated victories of the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars (1799-1815), the role of the Royal Navy should never be overlooked. The 'wooden walls' formed the country's first and most important line of defence, and ranged throughout the world to protect Britain's trade-routes and in support of the land forces and overseas possessions. This book covers the huge variations in uniforms not just in the Navy but the Royal Marines and Infantry regiments which served alongside naval crews. It also looks at ...
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Despite the many celebrated victories of the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars (1799-1815), the role of the Royal Navy should never be overlooked. The 'wooden walls' formed the country's first and most important line of defence, and ranged throughout the world to protect Britain's trade-routes and in support of the land forces and overseas possessions. This book covers the huge variations in uniforms not just in the Navy but the Royal Marines and Infantry regiments which served alongside naval crews. It also looks at the organisation, training and recruitment of the force and corrects a number of misconceptions regarding impressment and training.
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Volume 48. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 300grams, ISBN: 9781855323346.
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William Younghusband. Near Fine. Book. 4to-over 9¾-12" tall. Near Fine Copy Of This Osprey Military "Elite Series" #48Dressed Up And Down Admirals And Staff. Despite The Many Celebrated Victories Of The British Army During The Napoleonic Wars (1799-1815), The Role Of The Royal Navy Should Never Be Overlooked. The 'Wooden Walls' Formed The Country's First And Most Important Line Of Defense, And Ranged Throughout The World To Protect Britain's Trade-Routes And In Support Of The Land Forces And Overseas Possessions. This Book Covers The Huge Variations In Uniforms Not Just In The Navy But The Royal Marines And Infantry Regiments Which Served Alongside Naval Crews. It Also Looks At The Organization, Training And Recruitment Of The Force And Corrects A Number Of Misconceptions Regarding Impressment And Training.
