The Crimean War - (The British at War Series)

Judd, Denis

Published by Book Club Associates, London, 1976

About this Item

199pp. This book is generally in excellent condition, some slight curling to the edges of the Dust-jacket and a previous owner embossed their name onto the title page and contents page, not intrusive (see scans). No tears or damage to any part, and the binding is clean and tight. All pages etc present and correct.

The object of this war was for the allies to capture the Russian Port of Sevastopol. It developed into a protracted war, marred by mishandling and gross incompetence. From it came the Charge of the Light Brigade, a complete waste of time, as the French general said, "It is magnificent, but it is not war", in French of course. The famous 'Thin Red Line'. The appalling conditions of the medical facilities at Scutari, which led Florence Nightingale to campaign for improved conditions for wounded soldiers. The incompetence was personified by the soldiers fighting in the winter in normal uniforms whilst crates of winter clothing sat on the docks. Conditions were appalling, made worse by a lack of common care for their soldiers.

This is an excellent read, treating the war dispassionately, therefore it is very informative for the student of Victorian Wars.

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Seller Inventory # ABE-1760176833465

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Crimean War - (The British at War Series)
• Publisher: Book Club Associates, London
• Publication Date: 1976
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: Book Club Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Dimensions: 18W x 26H x 2.5D centimeters 18 centimeters width by 26 centimeters height by 2.5 centimeters depth
• Weight: 709 grams
• Seller catalogs:
  • Military