A GUIDE TO THE VOLUNTEERS OF ENGLAND 1859-1908

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Focusing on the Volunteer Force from 1859 to 1908, this comprehensive guide by Ray Westlake explores the origins of the future Territorial Army. It details various branches of the Victorian system where ordinary citizens prepared for potential invasions. The book provides formation dates, officer names, corps locations, and information on amalgamations and disbandments across different volunteer types. Additionally, it includes notes on affiliated cadet corps and the Territorial Force units formed in 1908, complemented by 135 illustrations of uniforms and badges, making it a vital resource for military and family historians.