Bengal Cavalry Regiments 1857-1914 (Men-at-Arms) [Paperback]

Ronald Harris (Author), Chris Warner (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 5, 1979 | Series: Men-at-Arms (Book 91)

The British connection with India dates from the formation of the Honourable East India Company in the 17th century, when a military force was needed to protect Britain's valuable trading interests. By 1914, there were over 40 regiments of Indian cavalry, all of which were commanded by British officers. This book provides an overview of the component cavalry regiments in the years between the Great Mutiny of 1857 and the outbreak of World War I. Numerous contemporary photographs and eight colour plates offer a rare glimpse into the distinctive uniforms of the cavalry.

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From the Publisher

Packed with specially commissioned artwork, maps and diagrams, the Men-at-Arms series is an unrivalled illustrated reference on the history, organisation, uniforms and equipment of the world's military forces, past and present.

About the Author

Ronald Harris was a respected historian who specialized in the Indian subcontinent. This book was his only Osprey publication. He died in 2000.

Product Details

• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (July 5, 1979)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0850453089
• ISBN-13: 978-0850453089
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 0.1 x 9.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,980,524 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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