June 7th, 2005  
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Post; sharpes rifles


there is also a narrative history book of the 95th rifles whichs is very good and recommended by Bernard cornwell.
it is called "rifles" by Mark urban published by faber and faber. a very good read for any one interested in the rifles. and blends good storytelling/writing with factual accounts from men the served with the rifles from 1809 to after waterloo.
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