Rifles Six Years with Wellington's Legendary Sharpshooters

Book Code:  SH3796

Rifles Six Years with Wellington's Legendary Sharpshooters

 

The story of the legendary 95th Rifles, following them from when they embark from England in 1809 (to take their place in the Peninsular War) up until their involvement at the Battle of Waterloo. We travel along with them through Portugal, Spain, France and Belgium and get to know the hardships they endured- seemingly endless marching; the confusing advances and retreats; sleeping out in the open in the cold, rain and snow; and going long periods, sometimes up to 3 days, without any food. This, in addition to the many skirmishes, sieges, and battles they engaged in- which were more numerous than those fought in by any other regiment.

 

Mark Urban

Hardcover with d/w 351pp Faber & Faber 2003 1st Ed

 

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