INTRODUCTION: ‘THAT ARTICLE’
THE MANUALS: The lack of a unified system; David Dundas’ Principles
of Military Movement – criticisms – amendments
THE BATTALION: Organization
MARCHING AND FORMATIONS: Movement in column – the line: three ranks
or two? – the square; Command and control: word of mouth – drums
and bugles
THE MUSKET: The technical and human limitations; Firing
LIGHT INFANTRY·APPLICATION IN THE FIELD: Theory versus experience;
Line versus column; The bayonet charge
BRIGADE TACTICS
SPECIAL OPERATIONS: Storming; Amphibious operations
SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY
PLATE COMMENTARIES
SOURCE NOTES
INDEX
With a detailed look at the effective use of terrain, line vs column manoeuvres, and fortification assaults, Philip Haythornthwaite reveals the crucial tactics of Wellington's army that converted volunteers into war-winning professionals.
Philip Haythornthwaite is an internationally respected
author and historical consultant specialising in the military
history, uniforms and equipment of the 18th and 19th centuries. His
main area of research covers the Napoleonic Wars. He has written
some 40 books, including more than 20 Osprey titles, and
innumerable articles and papers on military history - but still
finds time to indulge in his other great passion, cricket.
Steve Noon was born in Kent, UK, and attended art college in
Cornwall. He has had a life-long passion for illustration, and
since 1985 has worked as a professional artist. Steve has provided
award-winning illustrations for renowned publishers Dorling
Kindersley, where his interest in historical illustration
began.
"The British Army that faced Napoleion in the Peninsula was small by continental standards, but it consistently out-fought larger French armies, never losing a major open-field action. Its cavalry and artillery were standard -- but its infantry achieved unique results, as their tactics were brought to the peak of professional perfection by Wellington." --Game Trade Magazine (April 2008)
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