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The Drummer's Coat
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The Drummer's Coat
"The Drummer's Coat" from John William Fortescue. British military historian (1859-1933).
A History Of The British Army; Volume 6
From the English Civil War to the present day, this comprehensive history of the British Army covers the major events, battles, and campaigns that have shaped one of the most formidable military forces in the world. Written by renowned historian Sir John William Fortescue, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in military history and strategy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
A History Of The British Army – Vol. III (1763-1793)
Sir John Fortescue holds a pre-eminent place amongst British military historians, his enduring fame and legacy resting mainly on his life’s work “The History of the British Army”, According to Professor Brian Bond, the work was “the product of indefatigable research in original documents, a determination to present a clear, accurate, and readable narrative of military operations, and a close personal knowledge of the battlefields, which enabled him to elucidate his account with excellent maps. Most important, however, was his motivation: namely, a lifelong affection for the old, long-service, pre-Cardwell army, the spirit of the regiments of which it largely consisted, and the value ...
British Campaigns in Flanders, 1690-1794
Hardcover reprint of the original 1918 edition - beautifully bound in brown cloth covers featuring titles stamped in gold, 8vo - 6x9". No adjustments have been made to the original text, giving readers the full antiquarian experience. For quality purposes, all text and images are printed as black and white. This item is printed on demand. Book Information: Fortescue, J. W. (John William), Sir. British Campaigns In Flanders, 1690-1794; Being Extracts From A History Of The British Army. Indiana: Repressed Publishing LLC, 2012. Original Publishing: Fortescue, J. W. (John William), Sir. British Campaigns In Flanders, 1690-1794; Being Extracts From A History Of The British Army, . London Macmillan, 1918. Subject: Great Britain History, Military
The Drummer's Coat
The Drummer's Coat by J. W. (John William) Fortescue CHAPTER I In a deep wooded valley in the north of Devon stands the village of Ashacombe. It is but a little village, of some twenty or thirty cottages with white cob walls and low thatched roofs, running along the sunny side of the valley for a little way, and then curving downward across it to a little bridge of two tiny pointed arches, on the other side of which stands a mill with a water-wheel. For a little stream runs down this valley as down all Devonshire valleys; and as you look up the water from the bridge you can see it winding and sparkling through its margin of meadow, while the great oak woods hang still and solemn above it, ti...
