A military history of the 17th century and the 18th century
Saturday, 16 February 2013
Torrington 1646
This battle the last major action of the 1st Civil War took place today. The battle is depicted in Rosemary Sutcliff's novel 'Simon'. I remember reading this book at school - any of you remember it?
Oh yes... and those truly beautiful illustrations by the mighty William Stobbs...
ReplyDelete...who illustrated for another of my favourite authors Ronald Welch, as well...
ReplyDeleteMy wife still has her copy. I must get round to reading it!
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