General Craufurd and His Light Division, With Many Anecdotes, a Paper and Letters by Sir John Moore, and Also Letters From the Right Hon. (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Alexander H. Craufurd

9781330857083: General Craufurd and His Light Division, With Many Anecdotes, a Paper and Letters by Sir John Moore, and Also Letters From the Right Hon. (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10 : 1330857089 ISBN 13 : 9781330857083

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Inside the battles and leadership of the Light Division Discover the gritty details, debates, and opinions that shaped one of Britain’s famed military units under General Craufurd. This volume compiles letters, recollections, and critical perspectives that illuminate outpost warfare, discipline, and the costs of war.

This edition frames the Peninsular War era with a focus on leadership, strategy, and the human side of command. It weighs contemporary judgments against later histories, offering readers a balanced view of what made the Light Division tick, including its renowned discipline and hard-won combat experience. The text presents a thoughtful, measured look at success, failure, and the ever-present tension between praise and criticism in military memory.

- Learn how outpost warfare and rapid movement shaped early 19th-century fighting
- Explore competing views of Craufurd’s leadership from Napier, Kennedy, and Wellington
- See how military reputation and public opinion intersect with tactical decisions
- Understand the debate over heroism, discipline, and institutional memory in wartime

Ideal for readers of military history, leadership studies, and the Peninsular War, this book offers a nuanced portrait of a legendary division and the complex figures who led it.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1330857089
ISBN 13: 9781330857083
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Nombre de pages: 312
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Alexander H. Craufurd

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive biography of General Robert Craufurd, one of the most famous and innovative military leaders of the early 19th century. The author draws on a wide range of sources, including previously unpublished letters and papers, to provide a vivid and engaging account of Craufurd's life and career. The book explores Craufurd's early years, his service in India, and his crucial role in the Peninsular War. The author also examines Craufurd's complex personality and his relationships with his fellow officers, including the Duke of Wellington. Ultimately, this book sheds new light on the life and legacy of a brilliant and tragic figure who played a pivotal role in British military history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781330857083_0

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