Publishing

Forgotten Heroes, The Charge of the Light Brigade
Author: Roy Dutton
Published: 25th October 2007
ISBN: 978-0-9556554-0-1

Synopsis: First hand accounts of the men who took part in the heroic and tragic Charge of the Light Brigade at the Battle of Balaclava on the 25th October 1854. Previously unpublished biographies of the men and photographs bring their stories to life. What became of our heroes? Some died penniless while others found fame and fortune.

Set within an unrelenting and cruel military campaign, where many would perish, unravelling the myths to find many of the missing Chargers was a massive undertaking.

An Errata for this publication can be found HERE.

Forgotten Heroes, The Charge of the Heavy Brigade
Author: Roy Dutton
Published: 25th October 2008
ISBN: 978-0-9556554-2-5

Synopsis: The Charge of the Heavy Brigade at Balaclava on the 25th October 1854, is one of the most neglected events in the annals of British military history. Previously unpublished biographies of the men and photographs bring their stories to life. 1311 men listed with over 200 photographs & drawings.

Set within an unrelenting and cruel military campaign, where many would perish, and against all odds they attacked a Russian force which outnumbered them 5:1.

376 pages in a hardback case laminate cover.

An Errata for this publication can be found HERE.

The Autobiography of William Simpson (ìCrimean Simpson")
Author: Re-print
Published: 1st December 2007
ISBN: 978-0-9556554-1-8

Synopsis: William was born in the slums of Glasgow on the 28th October 1823. Despite receiving very little formal education, his early talents as an artist shone through and in later life he was to find recognition as a famous war correspondent and water colourist.
In 1851 he moved to London and found employment as a Special Artist with Day and Son, one of the largest and most prominent lithography fi rms of the nineteenth century. He was sent to the Baltic, and then the Crimea to record the spectacular battle scenes, and it was there that he earned the name ìCrimean Simpsonî. Later he worked for the Illustrated London News, he continued working with the firm until his death. Other notable events: he accompanied Napier on his expedition to Abyssinia in1868; was present at the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869; marriage and coronation of Tsar Alexander III of Russia in 1866 and 1881 respectively; and the Franco-Prussian War in 1870.