102 manly colour plates taken from various contemporary sources, illustrating the many and varied uniforms of The British Volunteer Force 1859-1908. This part-time military force which came into being to meet the mid-nineteenth century fear of French invasion. It survived and grew for fifty years until in 1908 it was renamed and remodelled as the Territorial Force. Composed initially of middle-class and often middle-aged gentlemen who elected their own officers and paid for their own uniform and equipment, the Volunteer Force soon became youthful and working-class, with appointed middle-class officers, with a a Government subsidy, and a minor military role as an adjunct to the Regular Army. Lively commentary from expert Ray Westlake on each plate enhances their usefulness for the modern uniformologist.
By:
Ray Westlake Imprint: Naval & Military Press Dimensions:
Height: 297mm,
Width: 210mm,
Spine: 16mm
Weight: 753g ISBN:9781474538329 ISBN 10: 1474538320 Pages: 230 Publication Date:09 June 2023 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active