Sickness, Suffering, and the Sword The British Regiment on Campaign, 1808-1815 |
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Author:
| Bamford, Andrew |
Foreword by:
| Graves, Donald E. |
Series title: | Campaigns and Commanders Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-8061-4343-9 |
Publication Date: | May 2013 |
Publisher: | University of Oklahoma Press
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $39.95 |
Book Description:
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Although an army's success is often measured in battle outcomes, its victories depend on strengths that may be less obvious on the field. In Sickness, Suffering, and the Sword, military historian Andrew Bamford assesses the effectiveness of the British Army in sustained campaigning during the Napoleonic Wars. In the process, he offers a fresh and controversial look at Britain's military system, showing that success or failure on campaign rested on the day-to-day...
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Although an army's success is often measured in battle outcomes, its victories depend on strengths that may be less obvious on the field. In Sickness, Suffering, and the Sword, military historian Andrew Bamford assesses the effectiveness of the British Army in sustained campaigning during the Napoleonic Wars. In the process, he offers a fresh and controversial look at Britain's military system, showing that success or failure on campaign rested on the day-to-day experiences of regimental units rather than the army as a whole.