The History of the Rifle Brigade; The Prince Consort's Own Formerly the 95th


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The History of the Rifle Brigade


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Excerpt from The History of the Rifle Brigade: The Prince Consort's Own Formerly the 95th Costello's little work3 has also afforded me much information; and he has recorded many circumstances unnoticed or lightly touched upon by others. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.




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History of the Rifle Brigade


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William Cope was comissioned into The Rifle Brigade in 1830 and retired in 1839.This really excellent volume covers the history of The Rifle Brigade from formation to 1874 (1st Ashanti War). Indispensable with a first rate index.




The History of the Rifle Brigade (the Prince Consort's Own) Formerly the 95th


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William Henry Cope's 'The History of the Rifle Brigade (the Prince Consort's Own) Formerly the 95th' is a meticulously researched and detailed account of the illustrious military unit and its significant contributions to various campaigns and battles. Cope's writing style is both informative and engaging, providing readers with a thorough understanding of the Rifle Brigade's role in shaping military history. The book is a valuable resource for those interested in nineteenth-century military history, as it offers a firsthand account of the unit's experiences on the battlefield. William Henry Cope, a respected military historian and former member of the Rifle Brigade, brings a unique perspective to this historical narrative. His firsthand knowledge of the unit's traditions and exploits enhances the authenticity of the work, making it a comprehensive and reliable source on the subject. Cope's passion for military history is evident in his meticulous research and attention to detail, making 'The History of the Rifle Brigade' a must-read for enthusiasts of military literature. I highly recommend 'The History of the Rifle Brigade (the Prince Consort's Own) Formerly the 95th' to anyone interested in the military history of the nineteenth century. Cope's scholarly approach and firsthand experience make this book a valuable addition to any history buff's collection.




The History of the Rifle Brigade (the Prince Consort's Own) Formerly The 95th


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Towards the close of the last century Colonel Coote Manningham and Lieutenant-Colonel the Honourable William Stewart addressed a representation to the Government, pointing out the importance of having a corps furnished with arms of precision, and the advantage of training such a corps in the special duties of Riflemen. It would have been interesting to preserve the text of this document; but I regret that it does not now exist. Every search has been made in the records of the War Department, by the kindness of Mr. Denham Robinson, of the War Office, but, I regret to say, without success; and it has been suggested that it may probably have been transferred to the Small Arms Department, and may have perished with the records of that office in the fire at the Tower of London in 1841.However, in consequence of the suggestions it contained, the following Circular was issued to the commanding officers of fourteen regiments of infantry:--




A Bibliography of Regimental Histories of the British Army


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This is one of the most valuable books in the armoury of the serious student of British Military history. It is a new and revised edition of Arthur White's much sought-after bibliography of regimental, battalion and other histories of all regiments and Corps that have ever existed in the British Army. This new edition includes an enlarged addendum to that given in the 1988 reprint. It is, quite simply, indispensible.