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Sharpshooter in the Crimea

The Letters of the Captain Gerald Goodlake VC 1854-56

Michael Springman

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English
Pen & Sword Military
01 November 2022
The letters home to his family by Gerald Goodlake, a young officer in the Coldstream Guards, make remarkable reading. They vividly describe the ill-preparedness of the British Army and the dire conditions experienced by all ranks in the Crimea. Goodlakes views on senior officers were frank to say the least! Most important, Goodlakes initiative and courage in organising and leading what were Special Forces were rewarded by the award of one of the first Victoria Crosses. Goodlake served in the Crimea from early 1854 to the end two years later.

AUTHOR: Michael Springman is a former Guards Officer who has deeply researched regimental records for this book. He lives on the Isle of Wight.

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Imprint:   Pen & Sword Military
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
ISBN:   9781399074483
ISBN 10:   1399074482
Pages:   240
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Unspecified

Michael Springman is a former Guards Officer who has deeply researched regimental records for this book. He lives on the Isle of Wight.

Reviews for Sharpshooter in the Crimea: The Letters of the Captain Gerald Goodlake VC 1854-56

Transcribed, edited and annotated by Michael Springman, Sharpshooter in the Crimea provides a unique, informative, and fascinating perspective on the British forces engaged in the Crimean conflict. [V]ery highly recommended as a core addition to 19th Century British Military History collections... -- Midwest Book Review


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