What was a British soldiers life like during the Napoleonic Wars? How was he recruited and trained? How did he live on home service and during service abroad? A

Examines the day-to-day life and experiences of the typical British soldier during the Napoleonic Wars. Includes a glossary of terms and a brief chronology of t

Based on the letters and diaries of the British soldiers who served as the backbone of the army from 1760 to 1860, this illuminating book is rich in the history

During this period, the British army earned itself a formidable reputation as a fighting force. However, due to its role as a police force at home, and demonisa

The commissioned officer ranks in the British Army from 1740-1815 were almost entirely composed of the affluent and educated the sons of the landed gentry, the