Review as featured in Highlight: 'If you are painting up Crimean War armies, this is a marvelous collection of imagery and uniform descriptions of all the major players. If you are going to put on a wargame, you'll need a different book for the units and the number of troops per unit for any particular battle.'
Historical Miniatures Gaming Society, April 2024

In 1792, amidst the threat of war with France, ‘Loyal Briton’ societies emerged across Britain, aiming to defend the established order and form patriotic defense forces. Using diaries and archival sources, this book explores this phenomenon, revealing these volunteers bands as not just local defense forces but a societal militarization reminiscent of later conflicts in the twentieth century. This interesting and well-researched book is full of detailed information but also provides a fascinating overview of how the organization of men for military purposes led to organizations that pushed for reform.
NetGalley, Andrea Romance

[b] 4 out of 5 [/b] I enjoyed this book and learned a lot from it. [b] Read the Full Review [link=https://www.arrse.co.uk/community/threads/sir-garnet-wolseley-soldier-of-empire-by-stephen-manning.316889/] Here [/link] [/b]
Army Rumour Service (ARRSE)

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Historical Miniatures Gaming Society, January 2024

A compelling read that seamlessly blends personal experiences with the broader canvas of war. Can't wait for Volume 2 to unfold the rest of Carey's remarkable journey.
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