The British Army on Campaign (2)

The Crimea 1854–56

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The British Army on Campaign (2)

The Crimea 1854–56

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In 1854 the British Army was committed to its first major war, namely the Crimean War (1853-1856), against a European power since 1815. The expeditionary force, or 'Army of the East', was despatched to Turkey nominally to support the Ottoman Empire in its war with Russia; but in reality to check, in alliance with France and later Sardinia, Russian ambitions for an outlet to the Mediterranean. Despite many failures in the conduct of operations and administration, the war was won in two years and Russian designs on the Balkans and Levant were thwarted for two decades.

Table of Contents

Introduction · The Crimean War · Fighting Methods · Uniforms, Equipment, Weapons · The Plates

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Published Nov 26 1987
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 48
ISBN 9780850458275
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 50 b/w; 8 col
Dimensions 248 x 184 mm
Series Men-at-Arms
Short code MAA 196
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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