The Subaltern Officer: A Narrative is a book written by George Wood and published in 1825. The book is a first-person account of the author's experiences as a subaltern officer in the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars. The narrative follows Wood's journey from his early days as a young officer to his eventual promotion to the rank of captain. Along the way, he recounts his experiences in battles and skirmishes, his interactions with fellow officers...