The Long Arm of Empire
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Naval Brigades from the Crimea to the Boxer Rebellion
Richard Brooks examines the strategic importance of the Naval Brigades and their human side from personal testimonies. They were introduced by the Royal Navy as a land warfare force to help the regular British Army during the the 19th century.
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- ISBN: 9780094788404
- Author: Richard Brooks
- Pub date: 05.07.99
- RRP: $55.00
- Format: Paperback / softback
Author
Richard Brooks
Richard Brooks specialized in military history and theory of war at Oxford. He is the author of a number of books, including The Long Arm of Empire: Naval Brigades from the Crimea to the Boxer Rebellion.