Wellington’s Army in the Peninsula 1809–14 (Battle Orders 2)

A detailed account of how the British Army was organised, who commanded it, and how it functioned in the field during the Peninsular War. Focusing principally on infantry, cavalry and artillery, including foreign units in British pay, it provides a detailed and comprehensive order of battle. Doctrine, training, tactics and equipment are discussed in depth, and medical services and engineers are also covered. Concise biographical details of key commanders, over 60 unit tree diagrams, organisational tables, plus numerous illustrations.
 
Contents:
– Introduction
– Organisation
– Wastage and replacements
– Skirmishers
– Foreign Corps in British pay
– Command and Control
– Intelligence
– Command and control in action
– Infantry
– Cavalry
– Artillery
– Artillery tactics
– Field Companies
– Engineers
– Medical Services
– Chronology
– Bibliography
– Index
 
About the author:
Stuart Reid (b. 1954 previously librarian and professional soldier) has written two bookd for Osprey on the British army in the 18th century, King George's Army 1740-93 (Men-at-Arms 285, 289 and 292) and The British Redcoat 1740-1815 (Warriors 19 and 20).