In 1793 new British regiments were raised to face the threat of Revolutionary France. Among the first of the regiments to be raised were De Burgh’s and the Scotch Brigade. These two regiments became united as the two regular battalions of the Connaught Rangers. As a result, the Connaught Rangers can claim a service record that streches back to 1572. This book explores the history, organisation, uniforms and equipment of the Connaught Rangers from the Napoleonic Wars to World War I. The unit’s experience in America and in South Africa is included. The full variety of uniforms are illustrated in a variety of colour plates and several contemporary photos and illustrations.
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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.
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Alan Shepperd was educated at Magdalen College School and the Royal Military Academy. He served with the British Army during WWII and was for many years Senior Lecturer at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst.
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A good tribute the the Micks,
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One of the few books published by Osprey that covers the Irish. The CR were one of Englands Irish Regiments that while they must of had no love for England but they had great devotion to theor home "The Regiment". It just goes to show how smart the Brits were to invent a military system that could enlist potentially hostile folks and have them fight and fight very well for them.
A good solid regimental history of some great troops who gave the French some real nightmares in Spain. if you like this one then check out the one on the "Wild Geese". (I would of given it a higher score but the illustrations are not up to snuff)
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Within days of the execution of Louis XVI the Revolutionary Government of France declared war on Great Britain and Holland. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Connaught Rangers, Scotch Brigade, Scots Brigade, National Army Museum, South Africa, Cuidad Rodrigo, Light Division, Battalion Company, Buenos Aires, Great Redoubt, San Antonio, Victoria Cross, British Crown, Divisional Commander, Duke of York, Dundas's Regiment New!
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Within days of the execution of Louis XVI the Revolutionary Government of France declared war on Great Britain and Holland. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Connaught Rangers, Scotch Brigade, Scots Brigade, National Army Museum, South Africa, Cuidad Rodrigo, Light Division, Battalion Company, Buenos Aires, Great Redoubt, San Antonio, Victoria Cross, British Crown, Divisional Commander, Duke of York, Dundas's Regiment New!
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- Great Britain (Discovering Cultures) by Sharon Gordon on page 41
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