THE BRITISH EMPIRE'S REGULARS 1880-1914: The regular soldiers of the British Empire 1880 -1914. Britain, India and Africa

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The history of the British Army's multi-racial forces that supported the empire's global dominance through economic power, a strong navy, and formidable military presence. Examines the army and men that won and held the empire are covered in detail. The book gives a definitive account of the many different ethnic groups that served: Sikhs, Scots, Gurkhas, Ibos etc. Explains what contribution each made to the Empire's polyglot armies. Draws on sociology, governmental records, and history to examine the British Empire and its military forces. Contains 52 black and white photos, 5 black and white maps, and 60 tables.