Wellington's Peninsular Army (Men-at-Arms) [Paperback]

James Lawford (Author), Michael Roffe (Illustrator)

Book Description

Series: Men-at-Arms | Publication Date: June 15, 1973

At the beginning of the Napoleonic period, the British Army's record left something to be desired. During the Peninsular War (1808-1814), however, Wellington led and trained an army that never knew a major defeat on the field. Even Wellington himself described his army as "able to go anywhere or do anything." This book examines the formidable British Army which played an integral part in stalling Napoleon's advance, focusing on the staff, infantry, cavalry, artillery and sieges and sappers. Numerous illustrations, including eight color plates, vividly depict the weaponry and uniforms of Wellington's Peninsular Army.

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Packed with specially commissioned artwork, maps and diagrams, the Men-at-Arms series is an unrivalled illustrated reference on the history, organisation, uniforms and equipment of the world's military forces, past and present.

About the Author

Lieutenant-Colonel James Lawford was comissioned into the Indian Army in 1937 and the following year joined the 1st Battalion, the 16th Punjab Regiment. He served with this regiment until the disbandment of the old Indian Army in 1947, and then transferred to the Royal Artillery until his retirement in 1961. Colonel Lawford then went on to become a Senior Lecturer at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst. Among his published works, he has edited a history of the 16th Punjab Regiment and co-edited The History of the British Army.

Product Details

• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (June 15, 1973)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0850451450
• ISBN-13: 978-0850451450
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 0.1 x 9.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #757,718 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!!, July 1, 2005

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This review is from: Wellington's Peninsular Army (Men-at-Arms) (Paperback)

This is one of Ospreys very best early efforts. So if you want to be introduced to one of Britains best fighting Armies then get this one asap! I can not praise this book highly enough!