This work features the recollections of Benjamin Harris who fought in the British Army's campaign against Napoleon in Spain and Portugal. Harris joined the army in 1802 and later joined the 95th Rifles; a regiment which became the elite of the Army through their expertise with the rifle; their alertness; discipline and regimental pride. The story unfolds from the moment that the diminutive Harris lands in Portugal and marches away in the sun; weighed down by his kit and great coat; his blanket and camp kettle; his haversack rifle; ammunition; ship-biscuit and beef and all the tools and leather that he had to carry as the battalion's cobbler.
#5427734 in Books Routledge 2003-04-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.21 x .63 x 6.14l; 1.18 #File Name: 0700716068256 pages
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. An excellent academic study...By M. L. BarrettThis book offers a well researched study on a section of Turkey's population that is little understood. It is a fine contribution to understanding another aspect of Islamic tradition. Mike Barrett/Baltimore
