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Recollections of Rifleman Harris, (Old 95th.) / with anecdotes of his officers and his comrades

By Benjamin Harris
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The narrator, a long-serving rifleman, recounts his life from rural recruitment through training, punishments, and active campaigns, offering vivid scenes of military routine, executions, skirmishes, marches, and the bonds and grievances among officers and comrades. Anecdotes and reflections illuminate discipline, the hardships of service, and occasional moral criticisms of army practices, while editorial notes frame the memoir as a plainspoken testimonial that blends personal recollection with observations on leadership, soldierly character, and the realities of warfare.

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Benjamin Harris

Benjamin Harris was a soldier in the British Army, known for his vivid memoir, "Recollections of Rifleman Harris, (Old 95th.)" In this work, he shares his experiences as a rifleman during the Napoleonic Wars, providing a unique perspective on military life and the camaraderie among soldiers. His anecdotes highlight the challenges faced by troops and the bonds formed in the heat of battle. Harris's writing offers valuable insights into the daily realities of a soldier's life in the early 19th century, contributing to the understanding of military history and personal narratives from that era.

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