Military Dispatches (Penguin Classics)

Synopsis

The Duke Of Wellington Was Not Only One Of Britain's Greatest Military Commanders, But Also A Prolific And Powerful Writer. This New Selection Of His Military Dispatches Provides A Unique Record Of Britain's Land War Against Napoleon, From Its Desperate Beginnings In Portugal In 1808 To Triumph At Waterloo. Vividly Recording Everything From His Strategic Vision To The Heat Of The Battle And The Condition Of His Men, Wellington's Writings Are Remarkable For Their Clarity, Attention To Detail And Often Brutal Honesty. With Maps And An Introduction By Military Historian Charles Esdaile, Describing The Extreme Odds Against Wellington, This Book Gives An Unrivalled Insight Into A Military Genius, Out-thinking His Enemies At Every Turn--cover Page [4]. The Campaigns Of 1808 -- The Campaigns Of 1809 -- The Campaigns Of 1810 -- The Campaigns Of 1811 -- The Campaigns Of 1812 -- The Campaigns Of 1813 -- The Campaigns Of 1814 -- Waterloo. Edited And Introdued By Charles Esdaile. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 401-405).