Table of Contents

Introduction · The Crimean War · Fighting Methods · Uniforms, Equipment, Weapons · The Plates

About the Author

Michael Barthorp was educated at Wellington College and was commissioned into the Rifle Brigade in 1946. Demobilised in 1948, he served as a Territorial with The Royal Hampshire Regiment before rejoining the Regular Army in The Northamptonshire Regiment to continue a family tradition, ending his career with the Royal Anglian Regiment in 1968. He has since published numerous books on the British Army history and costume, including nine titles for the Men-at-Arms series. He lived in Jersey, Channel Islands. Pierre Turner has illustrated various titles for Osprey including the highly acclaimed Men-at-Arms volume for British Army on Campaign. Pierre lives and works in Devon.