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Gentlemen in Red: Two Accounts of British Infantry Officers During the Peninsular War--Recollections of an Old 52nd Man & an Officer of - Paperback

Gentlemen in Red: Two Accounts of British Infantry Officers During the Peninsular War--Recollections of an Old 52nd Man & an Officer of - Paperback

by John Dobbs , Robert Knowles
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Book Overview

Two of Wellington's officers tell their stories of war

This book contains personal accounts giving the perspectives of two young British officers of infantry during the Peninsular War in Spain against Napoleon's French forces. Each account is comparatively short and they have been published in a single volume by Leonaur not only because they represent aspects of common experience, but also to provide readers with essential texts of the Napoleonic Wars in a cost effective way. John Dobbs was an officer in the 51st Foot and shared the experience of campaigning with the famous Light Division. Here is the storming of Badajoz in all its appalling detail as well as fascinating details of the campaign that led to the fall of San Sebastian and the invasion of France. Young Robert Knowles was an officer in the 7th-the Royal Fusiliers. He was clearly a particularly bold and courageous soldier and through his letters we share his personal view of the conflict. These are vital additions to every library of the Peninsular War and will be appreciated by students and casual readers alike.
ISBN9781846774799
Author John Dobbs , Robert Knowles
PublisherLeonaur Ltd
GenreBiography and History
FormatPaperback
PublishedJune 2008
LanguageENG- English
Pages176
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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