Remote Garrison: The British Army in Australia 1788-1870

by Peter Stanley

Hardcover

Published January 1, 1986

About the author

Peter Stanley is a leading military historian and author. A Stout Pair of Boots is based on his research on Australia's battlefields in many parts of the world. Formerly Principal Historian at the Australian War Memorial, he is now Director of the Centre for Historical Research at the National Museum of Australia.

Reviews

[C.A. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really interesting reading if you are a History buff, or if you are researching family history, and discover that your ancestor was in the British Army here In Australia.

Gives an interesting look at life for the soldiers, and events that shaped the country.