A F De Prades 1853 79th Regiment at Chobham Camp (Surry), Alfred Frank de Prades, 18 June 1853

Chobham camp was the first major army manoeuvres in the crimean war in 1853. Organized at chobham in surrey, it was an exciting and popular venue for tourists in the home counties, even for queen victoria, who came by the thousands to see the british army in action. Date: 18 June 1853.