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

The 95th Rifles were unlike any regiment the British Army had ever fielded. Clad in distinctive green jackets and armed with the Baker rifle, they were the first official rifles in British service, trained to skirmish, shoot with deadly precision, and operate in loose formation far ahead of traditional line infantry. This meticulous history traces the regiment from its formation in 1800 through its legendary exploits in the Peninsular War and at Waterloo, where the 95th earned their place in military legend. Cope documents the campaigns, the commanders, and the quiet heroism of soldiers who helped revolutionize light infantry tactics. Originally published in the late 19th century, this volume serves as both a chronicle and a tribute: to the riflemen who changed how wars were fought, and to the regiment that would eventually become the Rifle Brigade, Prince Consort's Own. For military historians, Napoleonic warfare enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by the units that shaped British military tradition, this is an essential record of a regiment that proved rifles could win battles.