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Wellington's Rifles - The Origins, Development And Battles Of The Rifle Regiments In The Peninsular War And At Waterloo From 1758 To 1815

Ray Cusick

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Wellington's Rifles - The Origins, Development And Battles Of The Rifle Regiments In The Peninsular War And At Waterloo From 1758 To 1815

by Ray Cusick
Wellington's Rifles - The Origins, Development And Battles Of The Rifle Regiments In The Peninsular War And At Waterloo From 1758 To 1815 - Thryft
Wellington's Rifles - The Origins, Development And Battles Of The Rifle Regiments In The Peninsular War And At Waterloo From 1758 To 1815 - Thryft

Unveiling the unstoppable force behind Wellington's victories.

This book is a must-read for history enthusiasts who want to delve into the untold stories behind the renowned rifle regiments that played a crucial role in the Peninsular and Waterloo campaigns. With meticulous research and thrilling details, Ray Cusick takes readers on a journey through the origins, development, and battles of these rifle-armed regiments. From the introduction of rifled muskets to the training and tactics of the riflemen, this book reveals the reality behind the legendary Sharpe books and films, shedding light on the true heroes of the era. Get ready to witness the unstoppable force behind Wellington's victories.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Wellington's Rifles - The Origins, Development And Battles Of The Rifle Regiments In The Peninsular War And At Waterloo From 1758 To 1815

by Ray Cusick
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ISBN: 9781781592878
Author: Ray Cusick
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Date of Publication: 2014-01-19
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: History, Military
Related Topics: European History, Military History, World History
Goodreads rating: 4.0
(rated by 3 readers)

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Until now there has not been a serious study of the rifle-armed regiments of the British Army that earned such renown in the Peninsular and Waterloo campaigns. Compiled by a former rifleman, Ray Cusick, who has written extensively on the subject, Wellington’s Rifles examines the new rifle regiments, how they came about, their development and their actions.The author also investigates the introduction of rifled muskets into the British Army in the French and Indian wars of the eighteenth century, where they were shunned by the military establishment, to their transition into a key element in Wellington’s extraordinarily successful Peninsular army.The training and tactics of the riflemen are explained and each significant engagement in which they were involved is explored in thrilling detail. It was the riflemen of the 95th Regiment that inspired the series of Sharpe books and films. That was the fiction; this is the reality.The publication will be introduced by the renowned Napoleonic historian Ian Fletcher.
 

Unveiling the unstoppable force behind Wellington's victories.

This book is a must-read for history enthusiasts who want to delve into the untold stories behind the renowned rifle regiments that played a crucial role in the Peninsular and Waterloo campaigns. With meticulous research and thrilling details, Ray Cusick takes readers on a journey through the origins, development, and battles of these rifle-armed regiments. From the introduction of rifled muskets to the training and tactics of the riflemen, this book reveals the reality behind the legendary Sharpe books and films, shedding light on the true heroes of the era. Get ready to witness the unstoppable force behind Wellington's victories.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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