Author: HOWELL, DAVID C. J.
Title: A Degree Of Ferocity - An Account Of The Services And Actions Of The British Army During The Anglo Maratha Wars 1774 - 1819
Description: Leicester, The Tichborne Press. 2022. (ISBN: 9781399922920) Paperback , 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Card covers in excellent condition, 661pp, privately printed, each numbered and signed by the author from a limited edittion of just 50. The Anglo-Maratha Wars 1774-1819 were fought in India primarily by the East India Company. During the 2nd War Arthur Wellesley, later the Duke of Wellington honed his military and commissariat skills against huge armies in difficult terrain and weather. The Marathas created unique difficulties for the Company and British armies particularly in adopting guerrilla style warfare and refusing at times to engage in Western set piece battle. Fine. Signed By The Author.

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