Twelve Months in the British Legion, by an Officer of the Ninth Regiment [C.W. Thompson]

This memoir provides a compelling firsthand account of life as a British Legion officer during the infamous Peninsular War of the early 19th century. Thompson offers vivid descriptions of battles, marches, and military strategy, as well as personal insights into the daily life of a British soldier. A must-read for anyone interested in military history or the Napoleonic Wars.
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