"Recollections of Rifleman Harris, (Old 95th.)" by Benjamin Harris, reflects on a British soldier's experiences during the Napoleonic Wars. The memoir dives into the soldier's time in the 95th Rifles, sharing battles, events, and personal stories that show what military life was really like. From being a shepherd to joining the army, the story journeys through recruitment, strict discipline, and service with different regiments. It also touches on the bonds between soldiers through both funny and serious stories, giving readers a close-up look at the soldier's life during the Napoleonic campaigns.
Recollections of Rifleman Harris, (Old 95th.) with anecdotes of his officers and his comrades
By Benjamin Harris
A conscripted shepherd recounts his journey through the grim yet humorous life of a British soldier during the Napoleonic Wars.
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About the AuthorBenjamin Randell Harris was a British infantryman who served in the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars. He is most widely remembered today as the author of a memoir of his time in the army entitled The Recollections of Rifleman Harris (1848), which has been seen as giving a rare insight into the world of the enlisted man in Wellington's army. Most memoirs published after the war came from serving officers, and the experiences of ordinary soldiers were overlooked due to the illiteracy of so many people at that time.
Benjamin Randell Harris was a British infantryman who served in the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars. He is most widely remembered today as the author of a memoir of his time in the army entitled The Recollections of Rifleman Harris (1848), which has been seen as giving a rare insight into the world of the enlisted man in Wellington's army. Most memoirs published after the war came from serving officers, and the experiences of ordinary soldiers were overlooked due to the illiteracy of so many people at that time.
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