Wellington's Army, 1809-1814

Oman, Charles · 1946

M.A. OXON., HON. LL.D. EDIN. CHICHELE PROFESSOR OF MODERN HISTORY IN THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD Much has been written concerning Wellington and his famous Peninsular Army in the way of formal history: this volume, however, will I think contain somewhat that is new to most students concerning its organization, its day by day life, and its psychology. To understand the exploits of Wellington’s men, it does not suffice to read a mere chronicle of their marches and battles. I have endeavoured to collect in these pages notices of those aspects of their life with which no strategical or tactical work can deal, though tactics and even strategy will not be found unnoticed.…

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