Queen Victoria's Commanders (Elite 71)

The leaders of Queen Victoria's armies during the British Empire's greatest years were trained for war from their teenage years. Some had fought under Wellington, and in the Crimea; most rose from junior regimental rank to senior command through a series of hard campaigns in India and elsewhere. To make a mark in Victoria's army demanded personal courage, tough-minded confidence, and unswerving obedience to duty. This book concisely covers the careers and often-colourful personalities of more than 20 generals and colonels, and includes a few distinguished junior officers and NCOs who represent the breed of men whom they commanded in battle.