Indian Mutiny and Beyond
The Letters of Robert Shebbeare VC
$64.00
- Hardcover
160 pages
- Release Date
30 April 2007
Summary
Robert Shebbeare went out as a cadet to India at the age of seventeen and after a spell of ordinary regimental duties, he was caught up in the extraordinary and bloody events of the Indian Mutiny. With fellow officers he managed to escape to Delhi, where he was attached to the Guides, and he took part in most of the action during the long hot summer of 1857. He was wounded six times and was awarded the Victoria Cross for his gallantry during the storming of the city on September 14th. He rais…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781844155743 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1844155749 |
| Author: | Arthur Littlewood |
| Publisher: | Pen & Sword Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Pen & Sword Military |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 160 |
| Release Date: | 30 April 2007 |
| Weight: | 413g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 156mm |
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”…provided excellent background commentary without overwhelming the letters or Shebbeare himself…the editor did a superb job providing an informative and readable commentary…”
”…does an excellent job of increasing interest in the Indian Mutiny and British Military operations in the Far East.“– “Internet Modeler””…provided excellent background commentary without overwhelming the letters or Shebbeare himself…the editor did a superb job providing an informative and readable commentary…“– “IPMS/USA”
About The Author
Arthur Littlewood
Arthur Littlewood is an author and historian.
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