Forgotten Victorian Generals: Studies in the Exercise of Command and Control in the British Army 1837-1901 (Musket to Maxim)

Many of the British Army's actions during the Victorian Era are forgotten, misunderstood and misrepresented.Stereotypes of the Victorian officer, soldier and battlefield abound.As the latter half of the twentieth century was one of 'Imperial Guilt' it is perhaps unsurprising that many of the 'heroes' of the age have been forgotten.This is particularly true of the 'Generals'. They were lauded in their day but now are unknown. Yet there were many capable individuals exercising high office. This new work provides some examples of the many interesting and talented officers who exercised command during the Victorian Era.It is hoped that such a work will be of interest to both the casual reader and the student of military history.Much of the military history of this age has been unfairly ignored, and there are many powerful and important lessons to be learnt from the careers of the men included in this book. The Generals featured in this book represent different types of General.Field Marsha