To The Call of Bugles: A History of the Percy Tenantry Volunteers 1798-1814

The history of Britain's conflict with France between 1793 and 1815 is well documented. Nevertheless, one aspect that has scant coverage, is that of the role of the Volunteers. With the fear of invasion from France's all—conquering armies desperately needed to defend their shores, To The Call of Bugles reveals, for the first time, how among those who stood forward in Home Guard style military bodies, there was no finer example than that of the valiant Percy Tenantry Volunteers.

This amateur...