Featherstone Donald F. Colonial Small Wars, 1837-1901

David and Charles, 1973. — 223 p.A fine book taking up 45 Victorian colonial military campaigns from 1837 to 1901. An into. on the Victorian soldier and his weapons is followed by chapters each of 2-4 pages describing certain battles. Forces involved, strategies, commanders, and outcome of battles are packed in laconic passages. 79 maps provide detail on terrain, and forces' set-up and movements. Featherstone carries us through Canada, Afghanistan, China, India, Burma, South Africa, New Zealand, etc. in battles from 1837-1901.