Wellington As Military Commander (Penguin Classic Military History S.) - Softcover

Glover, Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0141390514 ISBN 13: 9780141390512

Publisher: Penguin Classics, 2001

Synopsis

This excellently documented biography surveys the military history of a leader who earned the highest reputation as a commander. Michael Glover takes the reader through Wellington's triumphant career from his days as an Ensign to the glorious Eighteenth of June on the field of Waterloo, relating in detail his campaigns in the Low Countries, India, Denmark and the Peninsular. The book also throws new light on the organization of George III's army from its generals to the weapons and formations used by the infantry.

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Synopsis:

Triumphant over Napoleon at Waterloo, idolized by his men, Wellington was one of the greatest commanders in history. Yet he achieved his victories despite impossible obstacles, not least George III's own army: chaotic, undisciplined and recruited mainly from drunks and idlers (in Wellington's famous words, "the scum of the earth"). But, as Michael Glover shows, Wellington's genius was as the greatest improviser in the history of war, whose campaigns made the best of every situation and left room for no surprise. Known affectionately as "Old Nosey", he had a passionate interest in army life, and, although his famed temper could reduce grown men to tears, his commitment to discipline, improving conditions and reducing casualties inspired undying loyalty. This narrative follows Wellington's career from his early days in India, through to the Peninsular campaigns and the glorious victory at Waterloo. Drawing on lively accounts of privates, sergeants, officers and Wellington himself, with unrivalled descriptions of strategy, weapons and formations, it takes us right into the heart of the battlefield.

About the Author:

Michael Glover also wrote THE PENINSULAR WAR, which is to be published in Classic Penguin Military History in January 2001.

About this edition

• Publisher: Penguin Classics
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0141390514
• ISBN 13: 9780141390512
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304