Military History - Colonial & Other Wars - General Section
Colonial & Other Wars - General
Section
This section features all of the important conflicts following the
English Civil War, through to the end of the 19th Century. This was the
period that saw the meteoric rise of the British Empire, the breakaway of
the American Colonies - followed by their own bloody Civil War & many wars
in far flung dominions.
Listed by Author & Title
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| GENERAL ZORAWAR SINGH by C L Datta and K Singh The life and achievments of General Zorawar Singh Kahluria, a commander of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. His campaigns in Ladak, Balistan and invasion of Tibet in 1830s and 1840s.1984, Deep and Deep, , ,< C-01>,129pp, 11 plates, 3 fold-out maps, appendices, bibliography, index, Good in rubbed dw. Published in India, , Subject...Colonial & Other Wars - GeneralWeb No. 22915-01..............................£12.00 |
| THE INDIAN MUTINY 1857 by Saul David The Indian Mutiny of 1857 was the bloodiest insurrection in the history of the British Empire. It began with a large-scale uprising by native troops against their colonial masters, and soon developed into general rebellion as thousands of discontented civilians joined in. It is a tale of brutal murder and heroic resistance from which innocents on both sides could not escape. This work covers the story of the mutiny, showing just how close the mutineers came to dealing a fatal blow to the British Raj. 2002, Viking, , 0670911372,< C-01>,504pp, illustrations, maps., Near fine in like dw, , Subject...Colonial & Other Wars - GeneralWeb No. 31428-01..............................£14.00 |
| THREE YEARS WAR by Christian de Wet On 2 October 1899 a horseman arrived at Christiaan de Wet’s
Orange Free State farm and served summonses for commando service on himself and his three eldest sons. They were to prepare for active service, providing themselves with horses, saddles and bridles, rifles and ammunition. Nine days later on 11 October 1899 Britain and the Boer republics went to war. By the end of the war de Wet would become Commandant General and Commander-in-Chief of all Boer forces of the Orange Free State.1999, Galago Books, , 1919854096,< C-01>,459pp, 35 b/w photos & illustrations, New in card cover, , CARDSubject...Colonial & Other Wars - GeneralWeb No. 35012-01..............................£30.00 |
| NORTH AMERICAN INDIAN WARS by Richard H Dillon The bloody wars between the white settlers and native Indians of the plains and Prairies that took place in the 30 years between 1860 and 1890, and the conflicts that led up to them.1997, Arms & Armour Press, , 0853685908,< C-01>,256pp, numerous ills, some double-page, inc colour, index, large format, vg in creased dw, , Subject...Colonial & Other Wars - GeneralWeb No. 29528-01..............................£10.00 |
| HEROES FOR VICTORIA by John Duncan and John Walton A celebration of the achievements of Victorian heroes, this book profiles the men who fought the battles, wars and campaigns during the reign of Queen Victoria to establish and protect the British Empire. It features such men as Napier, Sale, Smith, Gough, Campbell, Roberts and many more. The book also examines the establishment of the Victoria Cross. Appendices list the Regiments of the British and Indian Armies, a detailed Campaign Chronology, and the strengths of Victoria's Army and Navy.1991, Spellmount, , 0946771383,< C-01>,Large format, 192pp, 15 col & 150 b/w ills, maps, appendices, index, vg in d/w, , Subject...Colonial & Other Wars - GeneralWeb No. 9798-02..............................£9.00 |
| FORGOTTEN HEROES: THE CHARGE OF THE HEAVY BRIGADE by Roy Dutton This second 'Forgotten Heroes' title from Roy Dutton covers the charge of the Heavy Brigade at Balaclava on 25th October 1854, one of the most neglected events in the annals of British military history. Previously unpublished biographies of the men involved bring their stories to life. More than one thousand, three hundred men are listed with over 200 photographs and drawings. Set within an unrelenting and cruel military campaign where many would perish, against all odds the valiant men of the Heavy Brigade attacked a Russian force which outnumbered them five to one.2008, InfoDial Ltd, , 9780955655425,< C-01>,374pp, 200 + b/w photos & illustrations, New in illustrated boards, , Subject...Colonial & Other Wars - GeneralWeb No. 35399-01..............................£19.99 |
| THE FRONTIER 1838-1947 by Major-General J G Elliott The history of the North-West Frontier of India, the traditional introduction to warfare for generations of British Officers. There were three parties to the events of those restless times, the Pathans, the Indian Army and the political agents. Against this background and the backdrop of the Afghan wars are set many punitive expeditions against the Pathan Tribes. 1968, Cassell, , 0304931586,< C-01>,306pp map, Good in dw. Foxing on page edges., , Subject...Colonial & Other Wars - GeneralWeb No. 35869-01..............................£12.00 |
| THE BRITISH EMPIRE FROM PHOTOGRAPHS: AFRICA by John Fabb A pictorial record of Africa under British rule with contemporary photos from 1850 to World War I. Some one-third of the photos are military subjects, illustrating the soldiers, leaders and the battlefields.1987, Batsford, , 0713452072,< C-01>,180pp, 117 photos., g with light storage wear only, , Subject...Colonial & Other Wars - GeneralWeb No. 2008-01..............................£10.00 |
| FIRE OVER THE ROCK :THE GREAT SIEGE OF GIBRALTAR 1779-1783 by James Falkner The great siege of Gibraltar was the longest recorded in the annals of the British army. Between 1779 and 1783 a small British force defended the Rock against the Spanish and the French who were determined take this strategically vital point guarding the entrance to the Mediterranean. The tenacity and endurance shown by the attackers and defenders alike, and the sheer ingenuity of the siege operations mounted by both sides make the episode an epic of military history, and the story gives us a fascinating insight into the realities of siege warfare. 2009, Pen & Sword, , 9781844159154,< C-01>,109pp, illustrations, New in d/w, , Subject...Colonial & Other Wars - GeneralWeb No. 21138-01..............................£19.99 |
| VICTORIA'S ENEMIES : AN A-Z OF BRITISH COLONIAL WARFARE. by Donald Featherstone An analysis of overseas wars and campaigns on five continents from 1837-1901. Including chapters on Abyssinians, Afghans, Ashantis, Baluchis, Boers, Burmese, Canadians, Chinese, Dervishes, Egyptians and others, the author examines the tactics, weapons, uniforms or style of dress and equipment. A saga of conflict between men of many races and creeds, reflecting well on those of both sides, whether fighting for Empire or in defence of their own lands.1989, Blandford Press, , 0713720816,< C-01>,160pp, 90 illustrations, note of sources, index, vg in rubbed dw - storeage wear, , Subject...Colonial & Other Wars - GeneralWeb No. 2345-01..............................£10.00 |
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