In this companion volume to her pioneering study Redcoats Against Napoleon; Carole Divall tells the fascinating inside story of a typical infantry regiment during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars. Rather than focusing on the history of the 30th Regiment of the Line in action and on campaign; she explores its organization; traditions and hierarchy; its personnel; and the ethos that held it together. Using primary source material; in particular surviving regimental records; War Office documents; letters and journals; Divall reconstructs the life of the 30th Foot – and the lives of the men who served in it – during a critical period in Europe’s military history.
#5442125 in Books LEONAUR 2009-03-12Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.50 x .61 x 5.51l; .76 #File Name: 1846776430268 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. excellent primary resourceBy EilleThis book is an excellent primary resource for anyone wanting to know more about the civilian experience of the Battle of Waterloo. I could wish that it included a bit more background material about each of the three women whose accounts are featured; but all in all a very good compilation.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy Lauren GI enjoyed reading the words of the ladies themselves; and found the notes most helpful.
