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Soldiers of the English Civil War (1) by Keith Roberts

Soldiers of the English Civil War (1)

Infantry

Keith Roberts

Osprey · Print & ebook · September 28, 1989

Osprey's survey of British soldiers during the English Civil War (1642-1651) period.

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Keith Roberts surveys the theory, weapons, logistics, and management of Civil War infantry.
Themes
English Civil War, Infantry tactics and organisation, Weapons and military logistics
Genres
Civil Wars, Land Warfare History, Military Uniforms

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About this book

Osprey's survey of British soldiers during the English Civil War (1642-1651) period. When civil war erupted in England in 1642, it quickly involved every level of society throughout the British Isles. On one side the King and his supporters fought for traditional government in Church and State. On the other, the supporters of Parliament sought radical changes in religion and economic policy, and a greater share of power at the national level.

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This is the first of two volumes in the Elite series exploring the recruitment, organisation, and tactics of the soldiers of the English Civil War. This book opens with an account of the origins of the military theory used by both sides, before discussing the weapons, logistics and management of the infantry throughout the Civil War campaign.

Civil War Infantry

Keith Roberts surveys the theory, weapons, logistics, and management of Civil War infantry.

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  • The origins of military theory used by both sides
  • Infantry weapons, logistics, and management during the Civil War campaign

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  • An account of military theory’s origins
  • A discussion of infantry recruitment, organisation, and tactics

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Civil Wars53%
Military Uniforms35%
Land Warfare History26%

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Publisher categories

  • Other Military Conflicts
  • Special Forces History
  • Civil Wars
Authors
Keith Roberts
Publisher
Osprey
Published
September 28, 1989
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
English Civil War · Infantry tactics and organisation · Weapons and military logistics
Reading lane
Other Military Conflicts