Elite fighting forces have an extraordinary hold on popular imagination; this ground-breaking new book is the story of one of the most famous military elites of all time. It explores the life and battles of Napoleon's Imperial Guard and destroys the many myths that have surrounded it. In doing so...more details Format:Hardback Pages:416
What was it really like to fight at the Battle of Waterloo? Drawing on letters and diaries from ordinary soldiers, officers and commanders this book mixes riveting battle descriptions with stories of endurance and bravery to bring Wellington's epic campaigns to life...more details Format:Paperback Pages:384
A revealing account of what it was like to fight in Wellington's army during the Peninsular War. Wellington landed in the Iberian Peninsula in the summer of 1808 and over the next six years defeated the French occupation forces in a succession of brilliant campaigns as he defended Portugal...more details Format:Hardback