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- In The Peninsula, France And The Netherlands From 1809 To 1815

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""Adventures In The Rifle Brigade"" is a historical memoir written by John Kincaid that recounts his experiences as a soldier in the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars. The book covers Kincaid's time serving in the Rifle Brigade, a regiment renowned for their marksmanship and elite status. The memoir begins in 1809 with Kincaid's arrival in Portugal as part of the British army's efforts to push back Napoleon's forces in the Iberian Peninsula. The author describes the harsh conditions of war, including battles, sieges, and the daily struggles of camp life. As the war continues, Kincaid's unit is sent to France and the Netherlands, where they participate in major battles such as the Battle of Waterloo. Along the way, Kincaid provides vivid descriptions of the landscapes, people, and cultures he encounters, as well as the camaraderie and conflicts among the soldiers.""Adventures In The Rifle Brigade"" is a firsthand account of the Napoleonic Wars that offers a unique perspective on the experiences of a soldier during this tumultuous period in European history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781163522936
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 366
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x24 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 703 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 5. december 2024
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""Adventures In The Rifle Brigade"" is a historical memoir written by John Kincaid that recounts his experiences as a soldier in the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars. The book covers Kincaid's time serving in the Rifle Brigade, a regiment renowned for their marksmanship and elite status. The memoir begins in 1809 with Kincaid's arrival in Portugal as part of the British army's efforts to push back Napoleon's forces in the Iberian Peninsula. The author describes the harsh conditions of war, including battles, sieges, and the daily struggles of camp life. As the war continues, Kincaid's unit is sent to France and the Netherlands, where they participate in major battles such as the Battle of Waterloo. Along the way, Kincaid provides vivid descriptions of the landscapes, people, and cultures he encounters, as well as the camaraderie and conflicts among the soldiers.""Adventures In The Rifle Brigade"" is a firsthand account of the Napoleonic Wars that offers a unique perspective on the experiences of a soldier during this tumultuous period in European history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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