Description: The British army reached the apogee of its success in the war against Napoleon, and in particular in the famous campaigns in the Peninsula, while under Wellington¹s command. Yet many aspects of how it achieved its victories have been ignored or taken for granted. This book breaks new ground in a series of meticulous studies, which reveal the hidden mechanisms that lie behind triumphs such as Salamanca and Vitoria. At the same time it places Wellington¹s campaigns in their strategic context and explains how he achieved his success. The organization of Wellington¹s army and the principles underlying the way in which the troops were placed in the line of battle are uncovered in a penetrating new analysis. The subordinates who commanded his brigades and divisions are given the attention they deserve, and there is an authoritative explanation of the importance of army rank and seniority. Fascinating studies of bridging operations, including the construction of Europe¹s first suspension bridge, and the role of reconnaissance (or "exploring") officers reveal the practical difficulties of campaigning in a country where roads were few, maps inaccurate, and what bridges existed were often of ancient Roman origin. An invaluable appendix lists and organizes by regiment the titles of the many hundreds of first-hand accounts of the war by British soldiers. This book emphasizes that there was more to Wellington¹s generalship than just commanding on the battlefield. It is an important and original contribution to the history of the Peninsular War, and it builds upon the pioneering work of Sir Charles Oman. Inside Wellington's Peninsular Army: 1808 - 1814by Robert Burnham, Ron McGuigan, Howie Muir and Rory Muir Imprint: Pen and Sword Military 336 Pages, 6.25 x 9.25 in Hardcover9781844154845March 2007
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Book Title: Inside Wellington's Peninsular Army, 1808-1814
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Item Length: 9.4in.
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books The Limited
Publication Year: 2007
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Item Height: 1.1in.
Author: Robert Burnham, Howie Muir, Ron Mcguigan, Rory Muir
Genre: History, Military, War & Combat, Biography & Autobiography
Topic: Military History, Modern History, Napoleonic Wars, War, Warfare, World History, Military / Napoleonic Wars, Modern / 19th Century, Europe / Great Britain / General, Historical, Military
Item Width: 6.4in.
Item Weight: 33.5 Oz
Number of Pages: 328 Pages
