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The Men of Wellington s Light Division

Unpublished Memoirs from the 43rd Light Infantry in the Peninsular War

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Some of the most famous memoirs of Britain's long war against Napoleon have come from the pens of members of Wellington's Light Division, but many wonderful accounts were never published and have sat in archives, libraries, museums, and private collections, forgotten for 200 years.The regiments of the Light Division, and its predecessor, the Light Brigade, were involved in almost every major battle and skirmish fought by Wellington and Sir John Moore in the Peninsular War. Unlike the line infantry, these men were encouraged to think and fight independently and were, often, of a higher educational standard, resulting in vivid descriptions of warfare and campaign life.However, these memoirs do not simply cover old ground. Many of these accounts were produced within hours, or at most days, after the incidents they describe, and they often portray a very different view of many famous events and cause us to question numerous claims made in those later published memoirs.Never intended to be published, the memoirs in this book were written only for the men themselves and their families, being penned without the dreaded influence of hindsight' to alter and temper their views. Consequently, they provide brutally honest assessments of their senior officers, how operations were handled and who made mistakes that have subsequently been quietly covered over.The Men of Wellington's Light Division is certain to be welcomed by historians and enthusiasts alike, providing a glimpse into the past that has not been seen before.
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Authors:
Glover, Gareth|Burnham, Robert
Year Published:
2022
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Format:
Hardback
Illustrations Note:
8 colour pages
ISBN:
9781399099080
Number of Pages:
256
Publication Date:
16/09/2022
Publisher:
Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Place of Publication:
Barnsley
Language:
English
SKU:
9781399099080

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