New Model Army 1645-60

Stuart Asquith

ISBN 10: 0850453852 / ISBN 13: 9780850453850

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, GB, 1981

The Restoration of 1660 is often quoted as the birth date of our modern British Army.While this may be true as far as continuity of unit identity is concerned, the evidence of history shows that the creation of an efficient military machine, and its proving on the battlefield, predates the Restoration by 15 years. It was on the battlefields of the Civil War that the foundations of the British professional army were laid.Here, supported by a wide variety of photographs and eight full colour plates, Stuart Asquith details the history, organisation, weapons and equipment of the New Model Army. Seller Inventory # LU-9780850453850

Synopsis:

The Restoration of 1660 is often quoted as the birth date of our modern British Army. While this may be true as far as continuity of unit identity is concerned, the evidence of history shows that the creation of an efficient military machine, and its proving on the battlefield, predates the Restoration by 15 years. It was on the battlefields of the Civil War that the foundations of the British professional army were laid. Here, supported by a wide variety of photographs and eight full colour plates, Stuart Asquith details the history, organisation, weapons and equipment of the New Model Army.

About the Author: Chris Warner is a well-known military artist and has illustrated several books for the Osprey Men-at-Arms series. He is truly versatile in his painting and has illustrated a variety of subjects from 17th century armies to the Boxer Rebellion.

Bibliographic Details

Title: New Model Army 1645-60
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, GB
Publication Date: 1981
Binding: Paperback
Illustrator: Warner, Chris
Condition: New