The writer manages to vividly convey what it was like to take part in two hard fought campaigns, not for glory, but for survival.
Stuart Asquith, Author
The writer manages to vividly convey what it was like to take part in two hard fought campaigns, not for glory, but for survival.
Stuart Asquith, Author
First published in French in Paris 1814, in English 1990 this book presents an account of the Peninsular War from a somewhat different perspective. The writer was a junior officer in Napoleon’s 2nd Regiment of Hussars, and he presents early events in the conflict, such as the march and then Napoleon’s entry into Madrid, as well as subsequent actions, including the pursuit to Corunna. For De Rocca Spain was a totally hostile country, where he was constantly under threat from both the Spanish troops and civilian population. He describes the fighting in fairly uncompromising detail, providing the reader with a vivid account of the Peninsular War. Noted historian Philip Haythornthwaite has provided an interesting introduction to the text and there are four maps.
Stuart Asquith, Author
First published in French in Paris 1814, in English 1990 this book presents an account of the Peninsular War from a somewhat different perspective. The writer was a junior officer in Napoleon’s 2nd Regiment of Hussars, and he presents early events in the conflict, such as the march and then Napoleon’s entry into Madrid, as well as subsequent actions, including the pursuit to Corunna. For De Rocca Spain was a totally hostile country, where he was constantly under threat from both the Spanish troops and civilian population. He describes the fighting in fairly uncompromising detail, providing the reader with a vivid account of the Peninsular War. Noted historian Philip Haythornthwaite has provided an interesting introduction to the text and there are four maps.
Stuart Asquith, Author
As featured in
The Armourer Incorporating Classic Arms & Militaria, June 2017
As featured in
The Armourer Incorporating Classic Arms & Militaria, June 2017
A most worthwhile account and an excellent choice for a reprint.
Stuart Asquith, Author
A most worthwhile account and an excellent choice for a reprint.
Stuart Asquith, Author
This journal is much more than simply a ‘good read’. From a historiographical perspective Webber’s account is more useful, and potentially more reliable, than most of the period. Due to it being a diary, which was not edited by its own author, Webber’s journal is free from the influence of Napier. Napier, who served in the Peninsula, wrote the first history of the war, and his focus on heroic Brits triumphing despite the incompetence of their Spanish allies influenced the work of many who published accounts of their experiences after his work. Furthermore, accounts from the Royal Artillery are rare, and Webber’s writing is so detailed that it is possible to establish a great deal about the wider strategic situation facing General Rowland Hill’s detachment, which remains a relatively neglected topic of the period. Rich in detail and wonderfully entertaining, Webber’s diary is essential reading for all those seeking to understand what it was really like to be on the frontline.. Read more
Zack White, Freelance
This journal is much more than simply a ‘good read’. From a historiographical perspective Webber’s account is more useful, and potentially more reliable, than most of the period. Due to it being a diary, which was not edited by its own author, Webber’s journal is free from the influence of Napier. Napier, who served in the Peninsula, wrote the first history of the war, and his focus on heroic Brits triumphing despite the incompetence of their Spanish allies influenced the work of many who published accounts of their experiences after his work. Furthermore, accounts from the Royal Artillery are rare, and Webber’s writing is so detailed that it is possible to establish a great deal about the wider strategic situation facing General Rowland Hill’s detachment, which remains a relatively neglected topic of the period. Rich in detail and wonderfully entertaining, Webber’s diary is essential reading for all those seeking to understand what it was really like to be on the frontline.. Read more
Zack White, Freelance
