Wellington's Engineers

Wellington's Engineers
Author: Mark S. Thompson
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Total Pages: 318
Release: 2015-05-30
Genre: History
ISBN: 1473858429

The role of the Royal Engineers in the Peninsular War has long been neglected and often misunderstood, and Mark Thompson's history is the first full account of their work and of the contribution they made throughout the conflict. He draws on his unrivalled collection of the engineers' letters and diaries in order to tell, in vivid detail, the story of the war as they experienced it. His narrative describes their role in all the major operations between 1808 and 1814, and it demonstrates the extraordinary range of tasks they undertook, from surveys and reconnaissance to the building of roads and bridges, siege works and field fortifications. His deeply researched study will be fascinating reading for anyone who is interested in the history of military engineering and a vital text for readers who are keen to broaden their understanding of the Peninsular War.

Account of the War in Spain, Portugal, and the South of France

Account of the War in Spain, Portugal, and the South of France
Author: John Thomas Jones
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-07-18
Genre:
ISBN: 9781021124197

This firsthand account by Captain John Thomas Jones, who served in the British Army during the Peninsular War, provides a detailed description of the campaigns in Spain, Portugal, and the south of France. It includes descriptions of major battles, military tactics, and the lay of the land, and is a valuable resource for historians of military history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.