Marching With Sharpe : What It Was Like to Fight in Wellington's Army

by B.J. Bluth, Bernard Cornwell (Foreword)

Using the same re-enactment groups that provided much of the man (and woman-) power for the TV series, "Marching With Sharpe" reveals what it was like to fight in Wellington's Army during the Napoleonic Wars. How to fire a musket rifle, sword fighting, forming square, how to cook chickens in a cavalry breastplate... not just the military detail but all the nitty gritty of everyday life. What was it like to wear the uniforms of the period, what did you eat, what medical treatment was available and how to withstand the lash are also covered.

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Military History, Reference

Paperback

First published March 4, 2002

Reviews

[Maxwell Thornton · Rating 5 out of 5]

An informative and creative book!

Using re-enactors and re-enactments for photos, as well as covering many topics like casualties and daily life, this book is great if you like Sharpe and are interested in the Napoleonic Wars!

[David Dollis · Rating 2 out of 5]

While providing good information and relying principally on period texts, unfortunately the writing of the work itself is poor enough to make it not very effective as a resource nor a pleasant read.

[Rachel White · Rating 3 out of 5]

This one wasn't my favourite book however it was really informative! It's amazing how many facts I thought I knew but I've learnt even more! I was enjoying reading the different sections too much that I didn't realise I'd been reading for 4 hours and I'd finished the book! It was pretty good but I probably wouldn't re read it!