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British Rifleman

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British Rifleman

1797-1815
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The rifle corps of the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars are among the most recognizable of all the soldiers of that era. Their distinctive dark green uniforms are as familiar as some of their exploits which have achieved considerable fame through the large number of memoirs written by members of the rifle corps as well as in modern fiction, most notably the Sharpe series. Apart from their reputation as a corps d'elite, the riflemen were, in their time, at the very cutting edge of military technology and tactical theory. This volume uses first-hand accounts and evidence to give a "soldier's eye view" of the British rifleman, his life and work.

Author Biography

Philip Haythornthwaite is an author and historical consultant specialising in the military history, uniforms and equipment of the 18th and 19th centuries. His main area of research covers the Napoleonic Wars. He has written some forty books, including more than 20 Osprey titles, and innumerable articles and papers on military history, but still finds time to indulge in his other great passion: cricket. Christa Hook is one of Osprey's most popular illustrators, a reputation justly deserved given the perfect blend of attention to detail and narrative realisation that characterises her artwork. Her work for Osprey to date has covered subjects such as the daily life of the Norman knight, the key battles of the Napoleonic wars, and the life of the US cavalryman of the 19th century. Christa lives and works in Sussex, UK.
Release date Australia
April 25th, 2002
Audience
  • General (US: Trade)
Contributor
  • Illustrated by Christa Hook
Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Illustrations
61 b&w and 10 colour illustrations, chronology, glossary, bibliography, index
Imprint
Osprey Publishing
Pages
64
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Dimensions
184x248x7
ISBN-13
9781841761770
Product ID
2424773

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