(2) Osprey Elite Series books: Soldiers of the English Civil War (1) and (2)

Description: Both books in excellent, like-new condition - see photos of actual items. Book 1: Soldiers of the English Civil War (1): Infantry (Elite, #25)Osprey's survey of British soldiers during the English Civil War (1642-1651) period. When civil war erupted in England in 1642, it quickly involved every level of society throughout the British Isles. On one side the King and his supporters fought for traditional government in Church and State. On the other, the supporters of Parliament sought radical changes in religion and economic policy, and a greater share of power at the national level. This is the first of two volumes in the Elite series exploring the recruitment, organisation, and tactics of the soldiers of the English Civil War. This book opens with an account of the origins of the military theory used by both sides, before discussing the weapons, logistics and management of the infantry throughout the Civil War campaign. Publisher ‏ : ‎ Osprey Publishing; First Edition (September 28, 1989)Language ‏ : ‎ EnglishPaperback ‏ : ‎ 64 pagesISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780850459036ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0850459036Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 poundsDimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.25 x 0.17 x 9.88 inches Book 2: Soldiers of the English Civil War (2): Cavalry (Elite, #27)Osprey's examination of the British cavalry during the English Civil War (1642-1651). In March 1642, King Charles I, believing that Parliament had gone too far when it issued the Grand Remonstrace, moved to arrest John Pym and four other leaders. That summer Parliament, fearing military action, tried to seize control of the army by issuing orders for soldiers to report to Parliamentary, rather than royal, representatives. The King countered by ordering the bill ignored and raised his own army. Some turned out for the King, some for Parliament, and so the war started. This book examines how the cavalry soldiers of 1642 expected to fight the Civil Wars, and how experience changed their ideas. Publisher ‏ : ‎ Osprey Publishing; First Edition (January 25, 1990)Language ‏ : ‎ EnglishPaperback ‏ : ‎ 64 pagesISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780850459401ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0850459401Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.8 ouncesDimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.25 x 0.3 x 9.7 inches Check my other auctions for additional Osprey Titles and other books on Ancient warfare.

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