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The British Army of the Crimea (Men-at-Arms)

ebooks The British Army of the Crimea (Men-at-Arms) by J.B.R. Nicholson in History

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A nation's history is littered with conveniently forgotten defeats and military disasters but it is unusual for significant victories to be ignored. Richard Hopton; the up-and-coming historian; has uncovered the long overlooked defeat of Napoleon's forces by General Sir John Stuart at Maida; Southern Italy in 1806. For many years the only hint that there had been a triumph there has been the residential area of North West London that derives its name from the battle. Following UIm and Austerlitz; Napoleon's reputation for military genius was fast becoming a morale problem for his opponents; in the same way that Rommel's prowess did some 240 years later. No small part of the significance of the Allied victory at Maida in 1806 was the proof it offered that the French under Napoleon were not invincible. The author brilliantly describes the cast of colorful yet highly improbable characters whom fate and circumstances brought together. Arguably pride of place must go to Ferdinand II; Ruler of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies; whose eccentricity was only exceeded by his abject incompetence.


#2898675 in Books Osprey 1974-06-15 1974-06-15Ingredients: Example IngredientsOriginal language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.75 x .21 x 7.23l; #File Name: 085045194948 pages


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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A good solid book !By D. D LawsonIf you just think that the charge of the light brigade was the whole fight in the Crimean War; then take some time and check this book out. This war was the start of the birth of the Modern British Army. Yes; that war was so bloody awful that it caused the start of the reform of one of the most conservative institutions in history. Picture the the US Army of WWII fighting in Iraq today with the same equipment;systems and you start to get the idea. As an added bonus the Uniform Illustrations are great.

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