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Russian Army of the Crimean War 1854-56

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Type: Softcover

Product Line: Men-at-Arms - 1800 - 1900 A.D.

Last Stocked on 2/13/2024

Product Info

Title
Russian Army of the Crimean War 1854-56
Publisher
Category
Author
Robert Thomas
Publish Year
1991
Pages
48
Dimensions
8x10x.25"
NKG Part #
2147474491
MFG. Part #
OSPMAA241
Type
Softcover
Series
MAA241

Description

'We must all fight for Holy Russia!' declared the Russian officers at the outbreak of the Crimean War. Despite the immensity of the Russian forces that fought in this conflict, however, their dispersion over vast distances, along with poor roads and contrary weather, contributed to their defeat. Still, many regiments won much-deserved battle honours; from the navy emerged a number of heroes, including Admirals Kornilov, Nakhimov and Istomin. This book 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.