The journal and sketchbook of a young English officer in the King's German Legion. This work offers a firsthand account of the war against Napoleon in the form of a diary kept on active service in the field; from San Sebastien to Waterloo. The journal was for a young girl; Eliza Brookes.
#4194436 in Books 1999-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 .39 x 8.61 x 11.00l; #File Name: 1888967021120 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. which is useful to both a casual reader and Civil War obsessivesBy kerry cowmanThis is a handy reference book; which is useful to both a casual reader and Civil War obsessives. I have a substantial collection of Gettysburg books and Pennsylvania Regimental histories. I keep this short work near whatever else I am reading to clarify and place microtactical events back into the big picture.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. More on Pickett's ChargeBy Mark AndersonThis is an excellent book; gathering first-hand narratives from many souces; quite a few of which are unavailable to most of us. I would have appreciated some editorial comment to pull things together. Also; in the softbound copy; some of the maps cover two pages and; unfortunately; some of the crucial action is in the very center where the pages join and thus are difficult to see. The book is worth at least one more reading. Some of the narratives are quite thought provoking and inspire further study. What Confederate batteries advanced in support of the Charge? Where were Pettigrew's men when Armistead crossed the wall? If you are interested in detail and in pulling the many pieces of the puzzle together; read it; at least once.
