Redcaps: Britain's Military Police

Osprey Elite #65

by Mike Chappell

The story of Britain's provost forces necessarily focuses attention on some of the less glorious episodes of British Army history. Had every British soldier over the centuries been an obedient and dutiful soul, there would have been no need for provost of military police. Sadly, armies – particularly in time of war – have always been home for the criminal, and the British Army has had its share of thieves and cut-throats, as well as its drunken and licentious element. How these were contained, or dealt with, is the main subject of this book. The men who tamed the lawless are its subject.

Genres: Nonfiction, History

64 pages, Paperback

First published May 15, 1997

Reviews

[Martin Koenigsberg · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is one of the best examples of Mike Chappell's long service to the military enthusiast vein of literature. He both wrote and illustrated this book and it is very good for its type. Here he tackles the history and uniformology of the Royal Military Police, from the Peninsular War to the present. Great colour plates. A must for the true British army geek, but others will appreciate the information.