History of Oldham Volunteer Corps 1798 - 1908

Description:

Extensively researched and thoroughly illustrated, this book provides great detail on the history of the volunteer corps from Oldham and the surrounding areas. Plenty of statistical detail and well written chronology allows the reader to easily learn about each of the corps from their beginnings through to domestic regime, weaponry of choice and overseas encounters throughout the 1800’s and beyond. A must for anyone interested in local or military history.

subjects: volunteers,  local militia,  rifle volunteers,  volunteer battalions,  boer war,  south africa war,  yeomanry cavalry,  duke of lancaster's own

Places: Oldham,  Manchester,  South Africa

Times: 1798-1908