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

By Anthony Hamilton

Book Overview

Hamilton's Campaign with Moore and Wellington during the Peninsular War is a historical account of the British campaigns in Portugal and Spain during the Napoleonic Wars. The author, Anthony Hamilton, was a British army officer who fought in these campaigns and provides a first-hand account of the battles and military strategies employed by the British army. The book covers the period from 1808 to 1814, including the battles of Talavera, Salamanca, and Vitoria, as well as the sieges of Ciudad Rodrigo and Badajoz. Hamilton also provides insights into the personalities of the commanders, including Sir John Moore and the Duke of Wellington. The book is a valuable resource for historians and military enthusiasts interested in the Peninsular War and the tactics and strategies employed by the British army during this period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436864895
• ISBN13: 9781436864893
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"