On Campaign with Moore and Wellington: The Experiences of a Soldier of the 43rd Regiment During the Peninsular War

by Anthony Hamilton

Book Overview

A 'Light Bob' tells of his war against Napoleon

Irishman Anthony Hamilton enlisted in the 43rd Light Infantry and soon found himself in action with the Danish expedition. Shortly thereafter the first campaign in the Iberian peninsula began and Hamilton sailed with his regiment to Portugal. Under Moore he experienced the campaign and battles of Rolica, Vimiero and the evacuation at Corunna. Returning under Wellington the author takes us to Talavera,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1846776317
• ISBN13: 9781846776311
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Leonaur Ltd
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 0.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.5"