DR JOHN SWEETMAN, historian and author, is Head of the Department of Military History and International Affairs at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, England. PROFESSOR ROBERT O'NEILL, AO D.Phil, is the Chichele Professor of the History of War at the University of Oxford and Series Editor of the Essential Histories. His wealth of knowledge and expertise shapes the series content, and provides up-to-the-minute research and theory. Born in 1936 an Australian citizen, he served in the Australian army 1955-68 and has held a number of eminent positions in history circles. He has been Chichele Professor of the History of War and a Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford since 1987. He is the author of many books including works on the German army and the Nazi party, the Korean and Vietnam wars. Essential Histories The Crimean War Essential Histories The Crimean War John Sweetman OSPREY PUBLISHING First published in Great Britain in 2001 by Osprey Publishing, For a complete list of titles available from Osprey Publishing Elms Court, Chapel Way. Botley, Oxford OX2 9LP please contact: E-mail: