A CRIMEAN WINTER OF DISCONTENT The Crimean War Letters of William John Rous

Rous’s letters bring home the terrible conditions in the trenches, the lack of sleep, the endless overwork, the constant fear and threat of a Russian sortie, not to mention the ever-present dangers posed by the Russian guns inside the city. Rous’s experience sheds light on one of the most famous but tragic campaigns ever fought by the British army. This is well presented large format title with excellent illustrations and photograps throughout.