Le Marchant: Wellington's Scientific Cavalry General-With a Short Biography by John William Cole

by Denis Le Marchant, John William Cole, Denis Le Marchant Sir

Book Overview

The consummate soldier of Wellington's Peninsular Army

Guernsey born John Gaspard Le Marchant was an intellectual born before his time. He had a gift for languages, was a competent musician and a talented water colourist. Nevertheless, he chose a career as a soldier and cavalryman, perhaps unusually, since cavalry officers of the late 18th and early 19th centuries were not noted for their intellect. In common with many officers who were associated...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1782822984
• ISBN13: 9781782822981
• Release Date: April 2014
• Publisher: Leonaur Ltd
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"