Wellington’s Peninsula Regiments (2): The Light Infantry (Men-at-Arms 400)

This book is a description of the regiments of the Light Division in Wellington's Peninsular army. It explains the evolution and tactics of these self-consciously élite soldiers, trained as they were to fight with initiative and independence on the exposed edges of the marching army. It recounts the campaigns in which they fought and illustrates the uniforms and equipment of the Light Infantry regiments: the 43rd (Monmouthshire), 52nd (Oxfordshire), 51st (2nd Yorkshire), 68th (Durham) and 85th (Bucks Volunteers).
 
Contents:
– Evolution of British light infantry tactics and training
– John Moore at Shornecliff
– 43rd Light Infantry (Monmouthsire)
– 51st LI (2nd Yorkshire)
– 52nd LI (Oxfordshire)
– 53rd LI (Shropshire)
– 68th LI (Durham)
– 71st LI (Highland)
– 74th LI (Highland)
 
About the author:
Mike Chappell (Regimental Sergeant Major of the 1st Battalion The Wessex Regiment (Rifle Volunteers) retired 1974) is author and illustrator of many Osprey Military books.