Wellington's Generals

Wellington's Generals
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Publisher : Osprey Publishing
Total Pages : 48
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ISBN-10 : 0850452996
ISBN-13 : 9780850452990
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Book Synopsis Wellington's Generals by : Michael Barthorp

Download or read book Wellington's Generals written by Michael Barthorp and published by Osprey Publishing. This book was released on 1990-10-25 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wellington's commanders were undoubtedly a breed apart. Among these heroes were cavalry officer Henry Paget, who kept the French horses from the heels of the retreating British infantry with a dashing charge at Benavente, and Thomas Picton, who concealed his injuries from his men while commanding to his last breath. This book examines the command and staff system of Wellington's army during the Napoleonic Wars (1799-1815), and the background, character and war records of his commanding officers. Numerous illustrations, including eight full colour plates, depict the officers' uniforms in vivid detail.

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