The Diary of a Cavalry Officer in the Peninsular and Waterloo Campaign, 1809-1815 is a historical book written by William Tomkinson and published in 1894. The book is a personal account of Tomkinson's experiences as a cavalry officer during the Peninsular War and the Battle of Waterloo. The book is divided into several chapters, each detailing a specific period of time during the war. Tomkinson provides a detailed account of the battles he fought in, the tactics used by the British and French armies, and the conditions in ...
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The Diary of a Cavalry Officer in the Peninsular and Waterloo Campaign, 1809-1815 is a historical book written by William Tomkinson and published in 1894. The book is a personal account of Tomkinson's experiences as a cavalry officer during the Peninsular War and the Battle of Waterloo. The book is divided into several chapters, each detailing a specific period of time during the war. Tomkinson provides a detailed account of the battles he fought in, the tactics used by the British and French armies, and the conditions in which the soldiers lived and fought. He also offers insights into the relationships between officers and soldiers, and the challenges they faced in maintaining morale and discipline.The book is written in a diary format, with entries dated and organized chronologically. Tomkinson's writing is clear and concise, and he provides vivid descriptions of the battles and events he witnessed. He also includes personal reflections on his experiences, offering a unique perspective on the war.Overall, The Diary of a Cavalry Officer in the Peninsular and Waterloo Campaign, 1809-1815 is an important historical document that provides a firsthand account of the Napoleonic Wars from the perspective of a British cavalry officer. It is a valuable resource for historians, military enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the history of warfare.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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