The Victorians at War, 1815-1914: An Encyclopedia of British Military History

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Capturing the strength of the British Army from 1815 to 1914, this groundbreaking reference presents the most recent research on the most significant wars, campaigns, battles, and leaders.

· Over 350 A–Z entries including important commanders, adversaries, battles, tactics, weapons, training, education, and military reform

· Easy-to-understand maps depicting various theaters of war, campaigns, and battles

· Comprehensive chronology of all major British wars, campaigns, and expeditions during this period

· Informative appendices including lists of British Army and Indian Army commanders-in-chief

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During the Victorian Era, Britain's empire covered approximately one quarter of the world's landmass. Such an empire required the development of a powerful army, and this volume explores all aspects of the history of that imperial army from 1815 to 1914, including its many wars, campaigns, military leaders, weaponry, training, and education.

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Title: The Victorians at War, 1815-1914: An ...
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Publication Date: 2004
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: very good