Sketch Of The Field Services Of The Rifle Brigade From Its Formation To The Battle Of Waterloo (1838)

""Sketch of the Field Services of the Rifle Brigade: From Its Formation to the Battle of Waterloo"" is a historical book written by Jonathan Leach in 1838. The book provides a detailed account of the formation and activities of the Rifle Brigade, a British military unit that was formed in the early 19th century. The author gives a comprehensive overview of the unit's field services, including their roles in various battles and campaigns.The book starts with an introduction to the formation of the Rifle Brigade, which was created as a response to the need for a new type of infantry unit that could operate more effectively in the field. The author then goes on to describe the unit's involvement in various campaigns, including the Peninsular War, the Walcheren Expedition, and the Battle of Waterloo.The author provides a detailed account of the unit's activities during these campaigns, including their tactics, equipment, and the challenges they faced. The book also includes information about the key figures involved in the Rifle Brigade, such as its founder, Sir John Moore, and its commanding officers.Overall, ""Sketch of the Field Services of the Rifle Brigade"" is a valuable historical resource for anyone interested in the military history of the early 19th century. The book provides a detailed and engaging account of one of the most important infantry units of the time, and sheds light on the challenges and successes of the British army during this period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.