The period covered by this book begins with the British infantryman entering the Peninsular War (1808-1814) wearing the lethal knapsack equipment of the day; and ends with the introduction of the first equipment set made entirely of woven cotton webbing [the 1908 pattern described in the accompanying Men-at-Arms 108: British Infantry Equipments 1908-80]. Mike Chappel's detailed text presents an in-depth study of British infantry equipments from 1808-1908; in a volume complemented by plenty of illustrations and photographs; including eight full page color plates by the author himself.
#2117232 in Books Greenhill Books 2006-02-19Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.50 x 1.50 x 6.25l; #File Name: 1853673048416 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This One Sets The Records Straight!By Loving Life MoreThe events of Waterloo must be read in the light of what happened on the days before. This volume is a must for anyone that wants to know why the forces arrived at Waterloo on the 18th. The two battles of the 16th were based on a comedy of errors by both sides. One French corps ends up at neither battle. The entire debate on why Wellington did not aid the Prussians is discussed. Excellent book!2 of 3 people found the following review helpful. written by a professionalBy The GeezerFor some one interested in the real development of the Waterloo campaign. Rich in details and very well documented. An historical investigation written by a serious professional military historian.16 of 22 people found the following review helpful. A Refreshing viewpointBy W. B. SmithThis book along with the second volume " The German Victory" seems to have touched a nerve ending among many readers.The book covers the overall situation in Europe before Waterloo; the fragile coalition between the Allies; the fighting around Carleroi; Franses and of course the dual batlles of Ligny and Quatre Bras. Peter Hofschroer writes almost entirely from a Prussian perspective which is refreshing but at times a little frustrating (as I would have liked a bit more French input). He tries to convince the reader that the Waterloo Campaign was more of a German/Prussian victory than a British one based on the make up and numbers of the Allied forces that actually fought in the campaign. He also pulls no punches on the Duke of Wellington's performance in the opening rounds of the campaign and concludes from the evidence of his research that the Duke deceived his Prussian Allies into fighting at Ligny when he knew he could not offer any support.I enjoyed reading this book which I found to be thoroughly researched and thought provoking and also made good use of maps. Peter Hofschroer has certainly come up with an interesting alternative view point which may polarize the way many people view how the Waterloo Campaign was won.
