Overview
The British Army that faced Napoleon in the Peninsula was small by continental standards, but it consistently out-fought larger French armies, never losing a major open-field action. Its cavalry and artillery were standard; but its infantry achieved unique results, as their tactics were brought to a peak of professional perfection by Wellington. Using contemporary instruction manuals, first-hand accounts and in-depth analysis of individual actions, this book examines exactly how Wellington was able to convert a rabble of volunteers and criminals into a well-oiled, highly disciplined and professional war-winning machine. With a detailed look at the effective use of terrain, line rather than column manoeuvres and fortification assaults, Philip Haythornthwaite reveals the crucial tactics of Wellington's army, illustrated with comprehensive maps, images and full-colour artwork.
Full Product Details
Author: Philip Haythornthwaite ,
Steve Noon (Illustrator)
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint: Osprey Publishing
Volume: No. 164
Dimensions:
Width: 18.40cm
, Height: 0.70cm
, Length: 24.80cm
Weight: 0.250kg
ISBN: 9781846032226
ISBN 10: 1846032229
Pages: 64
Publication Date: 05 June 2008
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: No Longer Our Product
Availability: In Print
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Language: English
Reviews
The British Army that faced Napoleion in the Peninsula was small by continental standards, but it consistently out-fought larger French armies, never losing a major open-field action. Its cavalry and artillery were standard -- but its infantry achieved unique results, as their tactics were brought to the peak of professional perfection by Wellington. --Game Trade Magazine (April 2008)
The British Army that faced Napoleion in the Peninsula was small by continental standards, but it consistently out-fought larger French armies, never losing a major open-field action. Its cavalry and artillery were standard - but its infantry achieved unique results, as their tactics were brought to the peak of professional perfection by Wellington. - Game Trade Magazine (April 2008)
Author Information
Philip Haythornthwaite is an internationally respected author and historical consultant specialising in the military history, uniforms and equipment of the 18th and 19th centuries. His main area of research covers the Napoleonic Wars. He has written some 40 books, including more than 20 Osprey titles, and innumerable articles and papers on military history - but still finds time to indulge in his other great passion, cricket. Steve Noon was born in Kent, UK, and attended art college in Cornwall. He has had a life-long passion for illustration, and since 1985 has worked as a professional artist. Steve has provided award-winning illustrations for renowned publishers Dorling Kindersley, where his interest in historical illustration began.
