""The Diary of a Cavalry Officer in the Peninsular and Waterloo Campaign, 1809-1815"" is a memoir written by William Tomkinson, a British cavalry officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars. The book is a first-hand account of Tomkinson's experiences during the Peninsular War and the Battle of Waterloo, as he fought against the French army. The diary provides detailed descriptions of the battles, the tactics used, and the conditions faced by soldiers on both sides of the conflict. It also includes personal reflections on the ...
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""The Diary of a Cavalry Officer in the Peninsular and Waterloo Campaign, 1809-1815"" is a memoir written by William Tomkinson, a British cavalry officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars. The book is a first-hand account of Tomkinson's experiences during the Peninsular War and the Battle of Waterloo, as he fought against the French army. The diary provides detailed descriptions of the battles, the tactics used, and the conditions faced by soldiers on both sides of the conflict. It also includes personal reflections on the events and the impact they had on Tomkinson's life. The book offers a unique perspective on the Napoleonic Wars and is a valuable historical document for anyone interested in military history or the experiences of soldiers during this period.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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