Wellington's Peninsula Regiments (1)

by Mike Chappell

The forces which Wellington led in Portugal and Spain and up into southern France between 1808 and 1814 achieved a consistent record of victory perhaps unmatched in the history of the British Army. Some 40 per cent of this volunteer army were Irishmen - a remarkable figure, given the recent unrest and bloodshed in Ireland. This book details the record, and illustrates the uniforms and equipment, of the two cavalry and three infantry units boasting...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1841764027
• ISBN13: 9781841764023
• Release Date: February 2003
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.3" x 9.9"