Men-at-Arms 400: Wellington's Peninsula Regiments (2) The

Men-at-Arms 400: Wellington's Peninsula Regiments (2) The Light Infantry

The forces which Wellington led in Portugal and Spain and up into southern France during the Peninsular War (1808-1814) achieved a record of victory perhaps unmatched in the history of the British Army. Among his infantry the regiments of the Light Division were self-consciously an Ã©lite, trained to fight with initiative and independence on the exposed edges of the marching army. This book explains their evolution and tactics, details the campaigns in which they fought and illustrates the uniforms and equipment of the Light Infantry regiments: the 43rd (Monmouthshire), 52nd (Oxfordshire), 51st (2nd Yorkshire), 68th (Durham) and 85th (Bucks Volunteers).
Country USA
Brand Osprey Publishing
Manufacturer Osprey Publishing
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 40 b&w & 8 colour illustrations
ReleaseDate 2004-01-22
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781841764030

Men-at-Arms 400: Wellington's Peninsula Regiments (2) The Light Infantry