Description
Product ID: | 9780857162502 |
Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
Country of Manufacture: | GB |
Title: | To The Call of The Bugles |
Subtitle: | A History of the Percy Tenantry Volunteers 1798-1814 |
Authors: | Author: Bill Openshaw |
Page Count: | 272 |
Subjects: | History, Early modern history: c 1450/1500 to c 1700, History, Military history, Specific wars and campaigns, Battles and campaigns, Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, Military history, American War of Independence, Battles & campaigns, Europe, USA, c 1700 to c 1800, c 1800 to c 1900 |
Description: | Select Guide Rating In 1798, with the fear of a French invasion, the Percy Tenantry Volunteers were one of many volunteer corps preparing to defend our shores. Raised by the 2nd Duke of Northumberland, his force consisted of cavalry, riflemen and artillery. Shows how such a corps was organised and how they were fashioned into an elite and innovative fighting force. |
Imprint Name: | McNidder & Grace |
Publisher Name: | McNidder & Grace |
Country of Publication: | GB |
Publishing Date: | 2023-08-03 |