Wellington in India

Wellington at... #3

by Jac Weller

The third of Jac Weller's trilogy concerns the period before the future Duke of Wellington faced Napoleon's armies, but during which he earned his spurs as a military commander. It was in India that he gained his experience of strategy and tactics, which he would put to masterly effect against his most formidable opponent in years to come.Jac Weller gives a complete account of Wellington's career in India, the battles and sieges he undertook and the lessons he learned that prepared him for the campaigns he would later undertake against the best European armies. He explores in his vigorous, clear and readable style the first major steps in Wellesley's career, steps that provided him with the experience to deal so expertly with the problems facing him when the future of Britain and the whole of Europe lay in his hands. His triumphs in India set Wellesley on the road that would eventually lead to Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo.

Genres: History, India, Nonfiction, Military History, Biography

360 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2013

Reviews

[Ryan Campbell · Rating 5 out of 5]

This work is a great account of Arthur's India Campaigns. It portrays India as being his "classroom" for his future campaigns in the Peninsula and Southern France. I look forward to reading the rest of the series!

[David Green · Rating 4 out of 5]

Detailed History

A very good insight in to the methodology of Wellington and the battles he fought. Sometimes a bit too detailed though at times. More of a history text book than a readable narrative.

[Richard Estep · Rating 5 out of 5]

The definitive work on the Iron Duke's India campaigns. Third published but chronologically first text in Jac Weller's superb trilogy. Essential for students of the man and his career.