Rifles
Mark Urban
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Rifles
by Mark Urban
Published
January 2003
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Pages
351
ISBN-13
9780571216802
ISBN-10
0571216803
Description
"In a work of narrative history, Mark Urban traces the story of the 95th Rifles, the toughest and deadliest sharpshooters in Wellington's array." "Rifles follows the fortunes of the individual soldiers in a legendary regiment, drawing upon many new sources to recreate an extraordinary story of intimate hardship, bravery and comradeship - and an experience which will change the nature of warfare for ever." "As part of the Light Division created to act as the advance guard of Wellington's army, the 95th Rifles are the first into battle and the last out. Fighting and thieving their way across Europe, they are clearly no ordinary troops. The 95th are in fact the first British soldiers to take aim at their targets, to take cover when being shot at, to move tactically by fire and manoeuvre. And by the end of the six-year campaign they have not only proved themselves the toughtest fighters in the army, they have also - at huge personal cost - created the modern notion of the infantryman."--BOOK JACKET.
Subjects
Wolf Trouble
Shades of Gray
Shooting Star
Sharpest Tool in the Shed
One came home
Berdan's United States sharpshooters in the Army of the Potomac, 1861-1865
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Rifles?
This edition of Rifles has approximately 351 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Rifles?
For most readers, Rifles typically takes between 7h 19m and 4h 53m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 87,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 51m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 87,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Rifles?
The estimated word count for Rifles is approximately 87,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Rifles?
Rifles was written by Mark Urban.
When was Rifles published?
The publication date for this specific edition is January 2003. The original work may have been published on a different date.