The Armies of Britain 1485-1980

The Armies of Britain 1485-1980

 

THE ARMIES OF BRITAIN fills a longstanding need for a single volume covering not only the history of Britain's regular and reserve armies but also the service afforded the Crown by troops raised from the local populations of the Empire. The story of the British regular here stands alongside that of volunteer, yeoman and territorial, and Gurkha, sepoy and askari. No single volume can pay full tribute to the heroism and fortitude of the soldiers who have served Britain and her Empire, but Michael Barthorp provides a clear and readable account of the Army's enduring contribution to the history of our island from the Tudors to the present day. Whether consolidating the boundaries of overseas settlements or waging war in defence of our national ideals, British and Empire armies have amassed a record of victory and conquest out of all proportion to their manpower and the resources at their command. Although often viewed with suspicion and distaste by his fellow citizens, the British soldier, secure in his loyalty to his regiment, fought on every continent, in desert, mountain and forest against skilful and courageous foes. Michael Barthorp graphically recounts the problems facing Tommy Atkins in the execution of his duty and analyses the qualities which more often than not enabled him to surmount them. Changes in the structure, administration, uniforms and weapons of the Army and in the everyday life of the soldier are chronicled, and the work of men such as Cromwell, Marlborough, Wellington, and Roberts evaluated. The Armies of Britain has been written for the interested reader rather than for the military specialist and it complements the outstanding collections of the National Army Museum.

 

Michael Barthorp

Hardcover large format no d/w 296pp National Army Museum 1980 1st Ed

 

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Book Code:  SH1715

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