Wellington's Army, 1809-1814

Name: Wellington's Army, 1809-1814
Author: Charles Oman

By Charles Oman

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A compact study of the Peninsular Army that blends tactical and strategic discussion with close attention to organization, daily life, and morale. It profiles the commander and his principal subordinates, compares infantry, cavalry, and artillery practice, and explains regimental, brigade, and headquarters structure. Additional chapters describe marches, baggage and camp followers, discipline and courts-martial, sieges, uniforms and weapons, the commissariat, and spiritual life. The volume draws on diaries and memoirs to illuminate the experience of officers and rank-and-file and includes appendices listing formations and a bibliography of contemporary accounts.

About the Author

Charles Oman

Charles Oman was a prominent British historian and author, best known for his extensive works on military history and the Napoleonic Wars. His most notable contribution is the multi-volume "A History of the Peninsular War," which provides a detailed account of the conflict between Britain and France in the Iberian Peninsula from 1807 to 1814. Oman also explored various historical themes in works such as "The Art of War in the Middle Ages" and "The Byzantine Empire." His scholarship is characterized by thorough research and a narrative style that engages readers, making significant contributions to the understanding of military history and its impact on European politics.