Wellington's Light Division in the Peninsular War: The Formation of Wellington's Famous Fighting Force,...

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Robert Burnham

Wellington's Light Division in the Peninsular War

The Formation of Wellington's Famous Fighting Force, 1810

Robert Burnham

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Frontline Books
01 February 2021

Napoleonic Wars

In February 1810, Wellington formed what became the most famous British unit in the Peninsular War: the Light Division. Formed around the 43rd and 52nd Light Infantry and the 95th Rifles, the exploits of these three regiments would become legendary. Over the next 50 months, the division would fight and win glory in almost every battle and siege of the Peninsular War. From its origins as a brigade of light infantry which was involved in the first clashes of the British army in Portugal - the battles of Rolica and Vimeiro - and, having proved its worth, was developed into a full division when it returned to the Peninsula in 1810. The Light Division became famous for the speed of its marching over vast distances, its unique form of discipline based upon respect for the ordinary rankers and allowing individual initiative. The men were trained to operate independently and, unlike the musket-armed infantry of the line who delivered mass volleys, the men of the Light Division, many of who carried rifles, concentrated on aimed fire at individual targets. As such, Wellington expected the Light Division to perform the most difficult and hazardous operations, often being the first into battle and the last to retire. Understandably, some of the most memorable characters of Wellington's army and many of its notable diarist and historians. It is through those eyes and words that this major, and long-anticipated study of the early years of the Light Division, is compiled. AUTHOR: Having had numerous articles published on the Peninsular War and the British Army, the renowned historian and author Robert Burnham, from the United States, hosts the pre-eminent Napoleonic website, the Napoleon Series. This fascinating and all-embracing website, the largest of its kind, is a 'must' for anyone interested in the Napoleonic era. It can be accessed at: www.napoleon-series.org

By: Robert Burnham
Imprint: Frontline Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781526758903
ISBN 10: 1526758903
Pages: 248
Publication Date: 01 February 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Having had numerous articles published on the Peninsular War and the British Army, the renowned historian and author ROBERT BURNHAM, from the United States, hosts the pre-eminent Napoleonic website, the Napoleon Series. This fascinating and all-embracing website, the largest of its kind, is a 'must' for anyone interested in the Napoleonic era. It can be accessed at: www.napoleon-series.org

Reviews for Wellington's Light Division in the Peninsular War: The Formation of Wellington's Famous Fighting Force, 1810

"""The book is thoroughly researched, successfully brings masses of new evidence forward and shows the Light Division to be a superb fighting force with very experienced troops, but not always commanded by the most competent.""-- ""The Napoleon Series"""