The Men of Wellington's Light Division: Unpublished Memoirs from the 43rd Light Infantry in the Peninsular War Glover Gareth
The Men of Wellington's Light Division: Unpublished Memoirs from the 43rd Light Infantry in the Peninsular War Glover Gareth Some of the most famous memoirs of Britain's long war against Napoleon…
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The Men of Wellington's Light Division: Unpublished Memoirs from the 43rd Light Infantry in the Peninsular War Glover Gareth
Some of the most famous memoirs of Britain's long war against Napoleon have come from the pens of members of Wellington's Light Division, but many wonderful accounts were never published and have sat in archives, libraries, museums, and private collections, forgotten for 200 years.The regiments of the Light Division, and its predecessor, the Light Brigade, were involved in almost every major battle and skirmish fought by Wellington and Sir John Moore in the Peninsular War. Many of these accounts were produced within hours, or at most days, after the incidents they describe, and they often portray a very different view Unlike the line infantry, these men were encouraged to think and fight independently and were, often, of a higher educational standard, resulting in vivid descriptions of warfare and campaign life.However, these memoirs do not simply cover old ground.