A selection of suggested publications related to the Crimean War, particularly including those on the subjects of uniforms, weapons and equipment, etc.
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The British Army of the Crimean War, 1854-1856
by Timothy J. Reese: Art Of Wars. Digital Illustrations of Every Regiment of Her Majesty Queen Victoria’s Combat Land Forces Comprising the Army of the East: Infantry, Cavalry and Artillery; 71 Plates, 73 Text Pages – EML file. Digital download only, from: artofwars@centurylink.net http://www.reeseartofwars.com
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Crimean Memories: Artefacts of the Crimean War
by Will Hutchison, B.J. Small, & Michael Vice: Illustrated, (Hardcover, 2009); Photographic essay of surviving artefacts of the Crimean War, from national and regimental museums and private collections throughout Great Britain and Ireland. Each presented in highly detailed colour photograph, and accompanied by detailed text; includes uniform clothing and headdress, accoutrements, equipment and weapons.
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A MOST DESPERATE UNDERTAKING: THE BRITISH ARMY IN THE CRIMEA, 1854-56
by Alastair Massie. Published by National Army Museum. (Hardcover, 2003)
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Into the Valley of Death: British Cavalry Division at Balaclava 1854.
by John & Boris Mollo. Illustrator: Bryan Fosten. Publisher: Windrow & Greene (Hardcover, 1991).
The main chapters and colour plates are devoted to the exact appearance of the officers, NCOs and troopers of the regiments who rode in the two great charges; the Dragoon Guards, Dragoons, Light Dragoons, Hussars and Lancers. Drawing upon dress regulations and the evidence of rare early photographs, and upon examination of surviving uniforms and equipment. John Mollo was costume historian wardrobe consultant for the 1968 film “The Charge of the Light Brigade”.
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The Thin Red Line: Uniforms of the British Army Between 1751 and 1914, D.S.V. Fo
by D. S. V. & B. K Fosten. Publisher: Windrow & Greene; 128 pages, (Hardcover, 1998).
This detailed study looks at the uniforms of the British Army between the Seven Years War and the eve of World War I. 185 full-length figures and nearly 800 enlarged details of parts of uniforms and headgear, insignia, weapons and accoutrements are accompanied by explanatory text.
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Soldiers’ Accoutrements of the British Army 1750-1900
Author: Pierre Turner. Published by Crowood Press, (Hardcover, (2007). 96 pages. Featuring eighty-four full-colour plates, which depict a wide range of the accoutrements and equipment of the ordinary soldier serving in the cavalry, infantry and artillery of the British Army between 1750 and 1900. Accoutrements include everything that is worn by a soldier that is neither his main uniform nor a weapon.
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Uniforms and Weapons of the Crimean War
by Robert Wilkinson-Latham: Publisher : The Crowood Press Ltd; (Hardcover, 1977)
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The Russian Army of the Crimean War 1854–56
- Men-at-Arms 241, Author: Robert Thomas, Illustrator: Richard Scollins. 48 pages inc. 8 colour plates. (Paperback, 1991).
- Details the forces that served the Tsar in the defence of the Crimea, with chapters on Army organization, the Army of the Caucasus, the Imperial Navy, army life, tactics and Russian heroes.
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The Russian Army of the Crimea
- Men-at-Arms 27, Author: Albert Seaton, Illustrator: Michael Roffe. 48 pages inc. 8 colour plates. (Paperback, 1973).
- Examines the uniforms, equipment, history and organisation of the Russian Army that fought in the Crimean War. Field army, infantry, artillery and cavalry are all covered, together with details of High Command and summaries of key battles. Uniforms are shown in full illustrated detail.
The British Army on Campaign (2) : The Crimea 1854–56
- Men-at-Arms 196, Author: Michael Barthorp, Illustrator: Pierre Turner. 48 pages inc. 8 colour plates. (Paperback, 1987).
- The expeditionary force, or ‘Army of the East’, was despatched to Turkey nominally to support the Ottoman Empire in its war with Russia; The Crimean War Fighting Methods Uniforms, Equipment, Weapons.
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The British Army of the Crimea
- Men-at-Arms 40, Author: J.B.R. Nicholson, Illustrator: Michael Roffe. 48 pages inc. 8 colour plates. (Paperback, 1974).
- Examines the uniforms of the various branches of the British Army involved in the conflict, including general officers and staff, artillery, infantry and the cavalry. Numerous illustrations, including rare contemporary photographs depict the army’s uniforms in vivid detail.
British Infantry Equipments (1): 1808–1908
- Men-at-Arms 107, Author: Mike Chappell, Illustrator: Mike Chappell. 48 pages inc. 8 colour plates. (Paperback, 1999).
- Beginning with the British infantryman entering the Peninsular War wearing the lethal knapsack equipment of the day, and ending with the introduction of the first equipment set made entirely of woven cotton webbing
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British Cavalry Equipments 1800–1941: revised edition
- Men-at-Arms 138. Author: Mike Chappell, Illustrator: Mike Chappell. 48 pages inc. 8 colour plates. (Paperback, 2002).
- Covers the saddlery, horse furniture, and personal equipment of the British horsed cavalryman from the early stages of the Napoleonic Wars until the final disappearance of the mounted arm during World War II.
The Sardinian Expeditionary Corps sent to the Crimean War, Uniforms, and Organization (1855-1856)
by Chris Flaherty, English text, paperback, many mostly coloured illustrations, 88 pages.
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Balaclava 1854: The Charge of the Light Brigade
- Osprey Campaign 6. Author: John Sweetman. 96 pages inc. many colour plates, (Paperback, 1990).
- Examines in detail the crucial battle of Balaclava, including: the attack on the redoubts; the action of “the thin red line” in which an assortment of about 700 British troops, some invalids, were abandoned by their Turkish allies; the subsequent charge of the Heavy Brigade; and the most famous part of the battle: the infamous charge of the Light Brigade.
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Inkerman 1854: The Soldiers’ Battle
- Osprey Campaign 51. Author: Patrick Mercer. Illustrator: Graham Turner. 96 pages inc. many colour plates, (Paperback, 1998).
- The third major action of the Crimean War (following Alma and Balaclava), the battle fought in heavy fog at Inkerman proved to be a testament to the skill and initiative of the individual men and officers of the British Army of the day.
The Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle
- Osprey Weapon 10. Author: Peter Smithurst, Illustrator: Peter Dennis. 80 pages inc. profusely illustrated including colour plates, (Paperback, 2011).
- The Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle was the first rifled firearm issued to every soldier in the British Army, and gave the infantry a revolutionary increase in firepower. First issued in 1853, the Enfield proved itself worthy during both the Crimean War and the Indian Mutiny, where its long range, durability, and interchangeable parts made it a perfect campaign rifle.
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Military Uniforms of the World in Colour.
(Blandford Colour Series). By P. Kannik. Blandford Press, (Hardcover, 1968). General book with two good colour plates and descriptions covering the Crimean War.
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Uniforms of the Imperial Russian Army
(Blandford Colour Series). by Boris Mollo & John Mollo (Hardcover, 1979)
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Letters From the Black Sea: During the Crimean War, 1854-1855
Leopold George Heath : 2019
The Crimean War, 1853-1856: Colonial Skirmish or Rehearsal for World War? Empires, Nations, and Individuals
Tobias Heinzelmann, Markus Koller, Candan Badem. 2019 |