The Connaught Rangers (Men-at-Arms)

In 1793, new British regiments have been raised to stand the specter of progressive France. one of the first of the regiments to be raised have been De Burgh's and the Scotch Brigade. those regiments grew to become united because the ordinary battalions of the Connaught Rangers. therefore, the Connaught Rangers can declare a carrier checklist that streches again to 1572. This ebook explores the heritage, corporation, uniforms and gear of the Connaught Rangers from the Napoleonic Wars to international struggle I. The unit's event in the United States and in South Africa is incorporated. the complete number of uniforms are illustrated in quite a few color plates and a number of other modern pictures and illustrations.

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