The History of the Rifle Brigade (the Prince Consort's Own) Formerly the 95th

Sir William H. Cope’s The History of the Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort’s Own) Formerly the 95th is a comprehensive regimental history detailing the origins campaigns and evolution of one of Britain’s most distinguished military units. The book traces the formation of the Rifle Brigade from its early days as the 95th Rifles during the Napoleonic Wars highlighting its role as a pioneering light infantry force known for its marksmanship mobility and skirmishing tactics.Cope meticulously chronicles the regiment’s participation in key military engagements including the Peninsular War the Battle of Waterloo and later conflicts such as the Crimean War and colonial campaigns. He provides detailed accounts of battlefield tactics notable officers and the development of the unit’s unique traditions. Through extensive research and firsthand records The History of the Rifle Brigade serves as both a tribute to the regiment’s valor and an important reference for military historians studying the evolution of British light infantry warfare.