Military identities the regimental system, the British Army, and the British people c. 1870-2000

The regimental system has been the foundation of the British army for 300 years. This iconoclastic study shows how it was refashioned in the late 19th century, and how it was subsequently and repeatedly reinvented to suit the changing roles that were forced upon the army

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: French, David
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford Oxford University Press 2005, 2005
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Collection: Oxford University Press - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Description
Summary:The regimental system has been the foundation of the British army for 300 years. This iconoclastic study shows how it was refashioned in the late 19th century, and how it was subsequently and repeatedly reinvented to suit the changing roles that were forced upon the army
Physical Description:x, 404 p.
ISBN:9780191717840