Waterstones Bengal Cavalry Regiments 1857-1914

Name: Bengal Cavalry Regiments 1857-1914
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Description: 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. Waterstones Bengal Cavalry Regiments 1857-1914 - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk

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Author: H H CLARK

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Review: An excellent booklet which goes into great detail over this colourful period of military life in India.

Author: Philip Greenhill

Rating: 4

Review: I realise that this is a vast area to cover but I was disappointed. I was hoping to be able to use it to identify more regiments than it covered. Not Ospreys fault - me asking/expecting too much

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