At the beginning of the Napoleonic period, the British Army's record left something to be desired. During the Peninsular War (1808-1814), however, Wellington led and trained an army that never knew a major defeat on the field. Even Wellington himself described his army as "able to go anywhere or do anything." This book examines the formidable British Army which played an integral part in stalling Napoleon's advance, focusing on the staff, infantry, cavalry, artillery and sieges and sappers. Numerous illustrations, including ...
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At the beginning of the Napoleonic period, the British Army's record left something to be desired. During the Peninsular War (1808-1814), however, Wellington led and trained an army that never knew a major defeat on the field. Even Wellington himself described his army as "able to go anywhere or do anything." This book examines the formidable British Army which played an integral part in stalling Napoleon's advance, focusing on the staff, infantry, cavalry, artillery and sieges and sappers. Numerous illustrations, including eight color plates, vividly depict the weaponry and uniforms of Wellington's Peninsular Army.
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Very Good. 7 1/2x10. 40 page paperback with illustrations-a title in the Men-At-Arms series. Histoy of Wellington's Peninsular Army with some b/w illustrations, plus a color section (8 pages) of the uniforms. Unmarked, tight and clean.
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Very Good. Size: 7x0x9; 1st printing of 1st edition, 1973, with no additional printings listed and "published in 1973" statement on copyright page. Text and illustrations are unmarked and clean, spine uncreased, binding tight and sturdy. Light age-toning. From a personal collection. Ships same or next business day from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
