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[EAN: 9781852852627], Gebraucht, wie neu, [PU: Hambledon Continuum, London], DUKE OF WELLINGTON ILLUST MILITARY BIOGRAPHY INDIA PORTUGAL SPAIN, Jacket, This mint unmarked copy is bound in cloth covered boards with bright gilt titling to the spine, tight, white, bright and square. The unclipped dust wrapper is in mint condition. International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. Where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased charges will be quoted. "Next to a battle lost, the greatest misery is a battle gained." - Wellington The Duke of Wellington, the most successful of British commanders, set a standard by which all subsequent British generals have been measured. His defeat of Napoleon at Waterloo in 1815 crowned a reputation first won in India at Assaye and then confirmed during the Peninsular War, where he followed up his defence of Portugal by expelling the French from Spain. Gordon Corrigan, himself an ex-soldier, examines his claims to greatness. Wellington was in many ways the first modern general, combining a mastery of logistics with an ability to communicate and inspire. He had to contend not only with enemy armies but also with his political masters and an often sceptical public at home. Ref MM4 Size: 396pp<

ISBN: 1852852623

Next to a battle lost, the greatest misery is a battle gained." - Wellington The Duke of Wellington, the most successful of British commanders, set a standard by which all subsequent Brit… Más…

Next to a battle lost, the greatest misery is a battle gained." - Wellington The Duke of Wellington, the most successful of British commanders, set a standard by which all subsequent British generals have been measured. His defeat of Napoleon at Waterloo in 1815 crowned a reputation first won in India at Assaye and then confirmed during the Peninsular War, where he followed up his defence of Portugal by expelling the French from Spain. Gordon Corrigan, himself an ex-soldier, examines his claims to greatness. Wellington was in many ways the first modern general, combining a mastery of logistics with an ability to communicate and inspire. He had to contend not only with enemy armies but also with his political masters and an often sceptical public at home. biographies,england,ethnic and national,europe,historical,history,irish,leaders and notable people,military,military science Biographies, Hambledon & London<

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""Next to a battle lost, the greatest misery is a battle gained."" - Wellington The Duke of Wellington, the most successful of British commanders, set a standard by… Más…

""Next to a battle lost, the greatest misery is a battle gained."" - Wellington The Duke of Wellington, the most successful of British commanders, set a standard by which all subsequent British generals have been measured. His defeat of Napoleon at Waterloo in 1815 crowned a reputation first won in India at Assaye and then confirmed during the Peninsular War, where he followed up his defence of Portugal by expelling the French from Spain. Gordon Corrigan, himself an ex-soldier, examines his claims to greatness. Wellington was in many ways the first modern general, combining a mastery of logistics with an ability to communicate and inspire. He had to contend not only with enemy armies but also with his political masters and an often sceptical public at home. Wellington Corrigan, Gordon, Hambledon & London<