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Focusing on the Napier brothers' firsthand experiences during the Peninsular War, the book presents their private letters written from the frontlines, capturing the brutality of battle and the camaraderie among them. It highlights their unique perspectives on military life, family dynamics, and political issues of the time. By revealing their relationships with senior officers and their critiques of military decisions, the narrative offers a fresh viewpoint on the war, challenging established beliefs and enriching the understanding of both the Napiers and the broader historical context.
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At War With Wellington, Gareth Glover, Robert Burnham
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- Released
- 2024
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- Title
- At War With Wellington
- Subtitle
- The Peninsular War Letters of William, George and Charles Napier
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Gareth Glover, Robert Burnham
- Publisher
- Pen & Sword Books Ltd
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 224
- ISBN13
- 9781399059916
- Series
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- Focusing on the Napier brothers' firsthand experiences during the Peninsular War, the book presents their private letters written from the frontlines, capturing the brutality of battle and the camaraderie among them. It highlights their unique perspectives on military life, family dynamics, and political issues of the time. By revealing their relationships with senior officers and their critiques of military decisions, the narrative offers a fresh viewpoint on the war, challenging established beliefs and enriching the understanding of both the Napiers and the broader historical context.