With Wellington's Light Cavalry - Campaigning with the 16th Light Dragoons in the Peninsular and Waterloo Campaigns of the Napoleonic Wars. A cavalryman's story that could have ended before it began. In the first chapter Tomkinson and his 16th Light Dragoons rashly charge into the rearguard of the French Army and he is shot and bayoneted. But in 1810 Tomkinson is once again in Spain fighting the French. This book is a fine example of a personal account filled with personal and unit detail combined with a clear and informative narrative of the campaigns in which the writer was engaged. A substantial read by any standards; the final 55 pages are devoted to Tompkinson's first hand experience of the 1815 campaign culminating in Napoleon's downfall at Waterloo.
#4977671 in Books Mercury Books 2006-03-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 .65 x 9.62 x 11.34l; 2.41 #File Name: 1845600118192 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Grand blend of art and historyBy CustomerIve been a buff for this period of naval history for years. This book fills in many of the gaps left by other; also good books. I would recomend this book for anyone interested in the British habit of winning battles and why they could. Wonderful artwork blended with fascinating facts and detail. I learned much about the period and even felt sometimes what it was like to be there.A must have for your collection !3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Wish there was some colorBy CustomerExcellent book; with a good blend of art and history. Each picture is explained in text with associated historical and artistic caveats. For the price I guess you couldn't expect color pictures though I think a few would add to the quality of the book and perhaps add to the cost. With color it would have been 5 stars and a bargan. Mr. Gardiner's books have never disappointed me; and I have a few.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Don FarrExcellent work can not wait for the other volumes
