The Murder of a Regiment – A Crimean War Officer’s Journal edited by Colin Robins

The Murder of a Regiment: A Crimean War Officer’s Journal offers a gripping and deeply revealing insight into the lived experience of British soldiers during the Crimean War. Edited and annotated by Major Colin Robins, this work reproduces the journal of an officer serving with the 46th (South Devonshire) Regiment during the brutal winter campaign of 1854–1855.

Rather than focusing solely on battlefield action, the journal exposes the devastating consequences of poor leadership, logistical failures, and inadequate medical care. The officer’s observations reflect a growing frustration within the ranks, as more soldiers succumbed to disease, exhaustion, and exposure than to enemy fire. The Murder of a Regiment contributes to a broader understanding of how public outrage and media coverage of the war ultimately led to significant military and administrative reforms in Britain.

Robins’ editorial notes add valuable historical context, making the text accessible to both researchers and general readers. The Murder of a Regiment is particularly appealing to collectors of military history, especially those with an interest in Victorian warfare and British regimental narratives. Despite its condition, it remains a meaningful and informative historical document.

Condition – Poor

Paperback booklet with notable binding failure; pages are mostly loose due to poor original binding. All pages are present and complete. Covers show light wear. Internally clean and fully readable, making it suitable as a reference or reading copy rather than a collector-grade example.