18th Century FORUM
East India Company army
Alessio
I read on the blog time ago that a book (or books - i don't remember) on this subject has been planned. Is it still among the future releases?
I think that it would be one of the most interesting army of this era in particular considering that it was an army owned and equipped by a private company instead of a government. Also, it was instrumental in conquering and mantaining an empire with troops recruited mainly among the local peoples. Definitely a subjet that deserve certain attention.
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| Kate |
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We will release a book on the Armies of the East India Company 1750–1850 in August 2009. It will be Men-at-Arms 453.
Posted: 20-Nov-2008 14:00
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| Württemberger |
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who is the author and illustrator?
Posted: 20-Nov-2008 17:24
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| steves |
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Could really do with 2 volumes divided around 1800.
Posted: 20-Nov-2008 23:46
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| Heavens To Betsy |
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I would be extremely interested in this. I suggested a Warrior title recently on the various European soldiers and mercenaries who joined the company, not just British citizens. I'd be interested to know more about the differences between King's Army soldiers and officers and Company Army soldiers and officers. A particular officer I'm writing about was gazzetted as rank "by brevet in Her Majesty's Armies in the East Indies only" which suggests his rank did count as being in the King's (or Queen's in this case) Army, allowing him to command King's Army troops, but only in that geographical area and could not count anywhere else unless given another rank by brevet or a full 'brevet-less' rank. A definitive distinction between terms like Indian Army, British Army in India, Her Majesty's Indian Forces, etc. would also be very welcome.
I understand that, although promotion was more democratic and based on ability than the King's Army, it was also far slower and Company officers would generally be considerably older than their counterparts in the King's Army.
Posted: 25-Nov-2008 14:16
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