Wellington's Peninsula Regiments (2) by Mike Chappell

Wellington's Peninsula Regiments (2) by Mike Chappell

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This book explains the Light Infantry's evolution and tactics, details the campaigns in which they fought and illustrates their uniforms and equipment.

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Wellington's Peninsula Regiments (2) by Mike Chappell

The forces which Wellington led in Portugal and Spain and up into southern France during the Peninsular War (1808-1814) achieved a record of victory perhaps unmatched in the history of the British Army. Among his infantry the regiments of the Light Division were self-consciously an 'lite, trained to fight with initiative and independence on the exposed edges of the marching army. This book explains their evolution and tactics, details the campaigns in which they fought and illustrates the uniforms and equipment of the Light Infantry regiments: the 43rd (Monmouthshire), 52nd (Oxfordshire), 51st (2nd Yorkshire), 68th (Durham) and 85th (Bucks Volunteers).
Mike Chappell retired in 1974, as RSM of the 1st Battalion The Wessex Regiment (Rifle Volunteers), after seeing service in Malaya, Cyprus, Swaziland, Libya, Germany, Ulster and home garrisons. He began painting military subjects in 1968 and has gained worldwide popularity as a military illustrator. Mike has written and illustrated many books for Osprey.
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ISBN 13 9781841764030
ISBN 10 1841764035
Title Wellington's Peninsula Regiments (2)
Author Mike Chappell
Series Men-At-Arms
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published 2004-01-16
Number of pages 48
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.