The Recollections of Rifleman Harris (Military Memoirs) - Softcover

Harris, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0900075643 ISBN 13: 9780900075643

Publisher: Cassell Military, 1996

Synopsis

This work features the recollections of Benjamin Harris who fought in the British Army's campaign against Napoleon in Spain and Portugal. Harris joined the army in 1802 and later joined the 95th Rifles, a regiment which became the elite of the Army through their expertise with the rifle, their alertness, discipline and regimental pride. The story unfolds from the moment that the diminutive Harris lands in Portugal and marches away in the sun, weighed down by his kit and great coat, his blanket and camp kettle, his haversack rifle, ammunition, ship-biscuit and beef and all the tools and leather that he had to carry as the battalion's cobbler.

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About the Author

Christopher Hibbert was educated at Radley and Oxford. He served as an infantry officer during the war, was twice wounded and was awarded the Military Cross in 1945. Described by Professor J.H. Plumb as 'a writer of the hishest ability', he is, in the words of The Times Educational Supplement. 'perhaps themost gifted popular historian we have.'He is a fellow of the Royal Society of

Edition details

• Publisher: Cassell Military
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0900075643
• ISBN 13: 9780900075643
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144
• Editor: Hibbert Christopher