Napoleonic Wars, 19th Century British History - Victorian Era (1837-1901), 18th Century British History - Georgian Era (1715-1837), British Armed Forces - Biography, Generals & Military Leaders - Biography, Great Britain - Army, 19th Century British Histo

Wellington's Generals

Name: Wellington's Generals
Author: Michael Barthorp, Richard Hook
ISBN: 9780850452990

by Michael Barthorp, Richard Hook

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Overview

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.

About the Author, Michael Barthorp, Richard Hook

Michael Barthorp was educated at Wellington College and was commissioned into the Rifle Brigade in 1946. Demobilized in 1948, he served as a Territorial with the Royal Hampshire Regiment before rejoining the regular army in the Northamptonshire Regiment to continue a family tradition, ending his career with the Royal Anglian Regiment in 1968. He has since published numerous books on the history and costume of the British Army, including nine titles in the Men-at-Arms series. He lives in the Channel Islands.