History of the King's German Legion: Volume 1 (Cambridge Library Collection - Naval and Military History) - Softcover

Beamish, North Ludlow

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1108054218 ISBN 13: 9781108054218

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2012

Synopsis

This two-volume work, published between 1832 and 1837 by the officer and antiquary North Ludlow Beamish (1797–1872), is the definitive account of what was effectively the Hanoverian army in exile. With their country overrun by Napoleon in 1803, thousands of officers and men made their way to England to form the King's German Legion (KGL), which consisted of several regiments of cavalry and infantry, as well as artillery and engineers. The KGL was a superb fighting force that saw widespread service as part of the British Army from 1804 until 1815. It provided Wellington with arguably his finest cavalry during the Peninsular War and Waterloo Campaign. Based upon eyewitness accounts and written records of the KGL's officers and men, this work remains of enduring value to military historians. Volume 1 traces the legion's progress from its formation in 1803 through to May 1811.

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Book Description:

This two-volume history, published between 1832 and 1837, is the definitive account of what was effectively the Hanoverian army in exile between 1803 and 1816. Its most notable period of service came when it formed part of Wellington's army during the Peninsular War and Waterloo Campaign.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1108054218
• ISBN 13: 9781108054218
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 444