In 1783 the British army struggled home from North America in a shattered condition. It had acquitted itself well; but its regiments were now woefully understrength; and it was not until 1789 that they were again fit for service. Little more than three years later; Republican France declared war; and; apart from two short periods; the army was to be heavily engaged around the globe for the next 23 years. Beginning where Warrior 19 British Redcoat 1740-93 ends; Stuart Reid shows how the army was re-organised; re-equipped; re-trained and led from the bitter struggle in the West Indies to the final reckoning at Waterloo during the NApoleonic Wars (1799-1815).
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A very good description.By ThebreakerA very good read was this book; although I thought it may have bounced around a little; the first hand description of life is the Waffen SS showed ( to me anyway); the brutal and harsh life led by the SS members; and no doubt at all that the same thing occurred with the Heer.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Excellent read!By Dustoff pilotExcellent read! Once I started reading it I couldn't stop.The horrors of the Eastern Front are brought to you with great discription.31 of 33 people found the following review helpful. A veteran's authentic account....By TedLet's set the record straight - this is an authentic account;that's very well written;and totally plausible. The author's service in the 1st SS-Panzer Division Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler;(LAH);place him in the correct places at the corresponding times mentioned in the book.In addition the photos of him in service at the various battlefront locations;also ring true. I have deeply studied the history and background of the LAH;and the author's understanding and experience leave no doubt as to what occurred. This is well worth your time reading;if you have any interest in warfare on the Eastern Front. "Fur Volk Fuhrer" (Erwin Bartmann) is a highly recommended companion read;as he also served in the LAH;and is an additional excellent veteran's account;which can also be fully substantiated.
