Author -
Michael Barthorp
Illustrator -
Douglas Anderson
Fourteen months after the Peace of Paris concluded the Crimean War, the British Army was faced with a crisis which would require an even greater commitment of force. In 1857 simmering discontent broke out into open rebellion by the Army of Bengal. Putting down the Indian Mutiny would require two years, over half the British Army, and thousands of East India Company (EIC) and loyal locals. The EIC's forces' better and more experienced command structure and superior rifle-fire prevailed against the massed ranks of sepoys and their allies. The three major operations that were undertaken by the British are detailed, as is the dress, equipment and uniforms of the troops with detailed illustrated descriptions of East India Company, Queen's, and locally raised corps.
Contents
- Introduction
- Outline of Operations
- Chronology
- The Opposing Armies
Rebel Forces
East India Company (EIC) Forces
Tactics
- Dress, Equipment and Weapons
Queen's Troops
Loyal EIC Troops
Accoutrements
Weapons
- Dress on Service
Summary
- Conclusion
- The Plates
