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Wellington's Highlanders

By Stuart Reid
Series: Men-at-Arms
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Wellington's Highlanders by Stuart Reid delves into the fascinating history and valour of Scottish regiments under the command of the Duke of Wellington. It explores their pivotal role in the Napoleonic Wars, chronicling their unique culture, battlefield tactics, and the critical contributions they made to Wellington's victories. This book provides a rich, historical narrative blended with military insights, highlighting the significance of these highland warriors.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the Napoleonic Wars, particularly from the perspective of rugged and brave Scottish soldiers. It offers a detailed look into the lives, battles, and unique characteristics of the Highland regiments who served under Wellington. If you appreciate military history blended with human stories and cultural insights, you'll likely find this book captivating.

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Wellington's Highlanders

Part of the "Men-at-Arms" series, this book provides an examination of the history, equipment and uniforms of the Duke of Wellington's Highlanders during the 19th century.

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Ultimately, regiments are judged by their behaviour in battle; and highlanders have always had a reputation as 'stormers', as exemplified by the impetuous charge of the Gordons at Waterloo, intermingled with the Scots Greys.

This reputation probably resulted at least in part from an unusually close bonding between officers and men, and an assumption that highlanders were natural soldiers, possessed of an impetuous spirit and temperamentally more inclined to use the bayonet.

Complemented by many illustrations, including eight full-page colour plates by Bryan Fosten, Stuart Reid's engaging text examines the uniforms and organisation of Wellington's Highlanders.

Series: Men-at-Arms

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781855322561

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 November 1992

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Osprey Publishing

Illustration: 50 b/w; 8 col

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Bryan Fosten

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 184.0mm

Height: 248.0mm

Weight: 196g

Pages: 48

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Education & Reference European History History & Military Non-Fiction Series: Men-at-Arms Stuart Reid

About the Author

Stuart Reid was born in Aberdeen in 1954. His lifelong interest in military history has led to a longstanding involvement in historical re-enactment, which has broadened into work as a military advisor-cum-troop-instructor for film companies. His previous titles for Osprey include a three-volume work in the Men-at-Arms series on King George's Army 1740-1793 and Warrior 21 Highland Clansman 1689-1746.

Bryan Fosten was born in 1928, the son of a Master Military Embroiderer and a Court Embroidress. He served in the army in Egypt and Palestine and returned to follow the printing trade. Since 1973 he has devoted himself to military research and illustration. He is the founding editor of the innovative magazine Tradition and has written and illustrated many books, often in collaboration with his late brother, Donald Fosten.

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