This book tells the little known story of the Army's schools, which were established in 1812 to provide schooling for soldiers' children and subsequently for enlisted men, some 30 years before governments first provided money for civilian elementary schools in England and Wales. This is the first published work on the Army's schools during the 19t
From Musket To Maxim 1815-1914Series
This series delves into a tumultuous century of military innovation that reshaped global battlefields. From the early hand-held firearms of the 19th century to the dawn of the machine gun era, it chronicles the fascinating evolution of warfare. Readers will explore how technological advancements in weaponry and tactics forged the destinies of nations, heralding the arrival of modern conflict. It's a compelling narrative at the intersection of science, politics, and human struggle.






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The Furthest Garrison focuses on Imperial Forces in New Zealand, with particular reference to Auckland.
In the spring of 1870 an Anglo-Canadian military force began an epic journey through the wilderness to take control of the vast Hudson's Bay Company lands on behalf of the newly created Dominion of Canada. In command was Colonel Garnet Wolseley, who would rise to become the Commander in Chief of the British Army. This was to be his first independen
Kitchener
- 240 pages
- 9 hours of reading
A look at the life experiences, rather than military exploits, which made Lord Kitchener the military man he was.
This book presents fresh analyses of unpublished, published and significant primary source material relevant to the medical aspects on the Eastern campaign of 1854-1856 - commonly called the Crimean War.
Bazaine 1870
- 308 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Defeated commanders are frequently blamed for the decisions which they made, sometimes with serious or even fatal consequences. The case of the unfortunate Admiral Byng is an example from British naval history. This is the first book in the English language devoted to the story of Bazaine.
For Queen and Company
- 112 pages
- 4 hours of reading
The story of those Irishmen who were awarded the Victoria Cross for their actions in The Indian Mutiny, and some other equally interesting characters.
Hungary 1848
- 372 pages
- 14 hours of reading
A book which covers the relationship between the British and the Sikhs in the eighteenth and nineteenth century.