Author : Stuart Reid
Release : 2013-02-20
Genre : History
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 555/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Wellington's Army in the Peninsula 1809–14 by : Stuart Reid
Download or read book Wellington's Army in the Peninsula 1809–14 written by Stuart Reid. This book was released on 2013-02-20. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This highly detailed study provides a clear account of how the British Army was organised, who commanded it, and how it functioned in the field during the Peninsular War. Focusing principally on infantry, cavalry and artillery, including foreign units in British pay, it provides a detailed and comprehensive order of battle. Doctrine, training, tactics and equipment are discussed in depth, and medical services and engineers are also covered. Concise biographical details of key commanders, over 60 unit tree diagrams, organisational tables, plus numerous illustrations make this an essential reference work for students of this period.
