Unusual views of the Peninsular-and the Waterloo campaignThose readers for whom an eyewitness account by a British soldier of great struggle between Napoleon's Imperial France and the Allied powers is enough of an accolade and a guarantee of interesting reading will find nothing to disappoint them in the pages of Hope's excellent account. It is written in an easy going; companionable style that invites the reader into every aspect of life on campaign; in camp and on the battlefield in company with the author and the Scots of his famous highland regiment. Hope takes us through the Peninsular War and of course; momentously; to the muddy and bloody fields of Belgium as the Emperor played his last desperate card to retain power in 1815. Whilst all military first hand accounts are invaluable; Hope's peninsula experiences are particularly interesting. His regiment came under the command of Sir Rowland Hill; one of Wellington's most highly regarded generals and one of the few to whom he was prepared to entrust separate command; so the reader will be taken to fields of battle and locations within campaign often absent from many Peninsular War accounts. Available in soft cover and hard back with dust jacket.
#784956 in Books imusti 2001-11-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.90 x .80 x 5.70l; .85 #File Name: 0853034257192 pagesVallentine Mitchell
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Mediocre WritingBy bubbe barbaraWas excited to read this; but am struggling to stay engaged. First half of the book is history and modern notes. Apparently the meat of the story is in the second half. Frustrating to be reading all the stuff that happened after the war and really have no idea what he exactly did and how. I'm sure I'll finish it; but probably better to borrow from the library.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Nicholas Winton the best.By Pam HeilLoved this book. I learned about things I didn't know happened. It was very engaging.6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Great readBy authalene grahamShould be mandatory ready in schools. I read it because my friend in England told me about it. She also had met Nicholas Winton. First half of book was a little boring but second half was wonderful. Good writing.
