""Six Months in the Ranks: Or The Gentleman Private"" is a memoir written by E.C. Grenville Murray, detailing his experiences as a private in the British Army during the Crimean War. The book provides a firsthand account of the harsh realities of military life, including battles, marches, and the everyday struggles of soldiers. Despite being a gentleman by birth, Murray chose to enlist in the army and offers a unique perspective on the class differences...