Send me a message The British Army's Officer Purchase System 1664-1871 Chris Green is The History Chap; telling stories that brings the past to life. Ways You Can Support My Channel: Become A Patron Make A Donation For over two centuries, from 1660 to 1871, the British Army allowed officers to buy their commissions and promotions. Wealthy aristocrats like Lord Cardigan could purchase their way to command without ever seeing battle, leading to disasters like the Charge of the Light Brigade. ...
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Send me a message The British Army's Officer Purchase System 1664-1871 Chris Green is The History Chap; telling stories that brings the past to life. Ways You Can Support My Channel: Become A Patron Make A Donation For over two centuries, from 1660 to 1871, the British Army allowed officers to buy their commissions and promotions. Wealthy aristocrats like Lord Cardigan could purchase their way to command without ever seeing battle, leading to disasters like the Charge of the Light Brigade. ...
Send me a message Chris Green is The History Chap; telling stories that brings the past to life. Did you know that one in eight of the defenders at the battle of the Alamo (Texas 1836) were actually born in the British Isles? This is their incredible and little-known story... Ways You Can Support My Channel: Become A Patron Make A Donation Support the show
The History Chap Podcast
Send me a message The British Army's Officer Purchase System 1664-1871 Chris Green is The History Chap; telling stories that brings the past to life. Ways You Can Support My Channel: Become A Patron Make A Donation For over two centuries, from 1660 to 1871, the British Army allowed officers to buy their commissions and promotions. Wealthy aristocrats like Lord Cardigan could purchase their way to command without ever seeing battle, leading to disasters like the Charge of the Light Brigade. ...
