A Professional Soldier
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The son of a gardener, James Duncan enlisted in the 17th Lancers in 1842. Promoted from the ranks during the winter hell of the Crimean War, he went on to fight in the Indian Mutiny, before becoming the Fort-Major of Edinburgh Castle, and retiring as an Honorary Colonel. 'A Professional Soldier' examines the everyday existence of a 19th century cavalryman, as he rises through the ranks from Private to Colonel. Exploring the routines, drills, tactics,...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1312470704
ISBN13:9781312470705
Release Date:August 2014
Publisher:Lulu.com
Length:504 Pages
Weight:1.31 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 5.8" x 8.3"
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