Wellington's Men: Some Soldier Autobiographies by W. H. Fitchett

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Editor Fitchett, W. H. (William Henry), 1845-1928
Title Wellington's Men: Some Soldier Autobiographies
Contents The soldier in literature -- From Torres Vedras to Waterloo -- One of Craufurd's veterans -- A Royal Highlander -- With the guns at Waterloo.
Credits Brian Coe, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Wellington's Men: Some Soldier Autobiographies" by W. H. Fitchett is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book is a collection of autobiographies of soldiers who served during the Napoleonic Wars, providing first-hand accounts of their experiences in significant battles from Torres Vedras to Waterloo. The focus is on portraying the raw, personal emotions and realities of warfare, diverging from the more traditional, detached historiography. The opening of the volume sets the stage by discussing the often overlooked perspectives of common soldiers in battle. It emphasizes the need to hear their voices, as they experienced the tumult of war in a visceral way that grand historical narratives might miss. Fitchett introduces the autobiographical accounts of four notable soldiers: Captain Kincaid of the Rifle Brigade, Sergeant Anton of the Royal Highlanders, Rifleman Harris of the 95th, and Captain Mercer of the artillery, each providing distinct insights and varying styles about their military lives and battles fought, from the camaraderie and pride in their regiments to the brutal realities of combat. Through this framework, readers are invited to witness history through the eyes of those who lived it, highlighting the intense emotions and experiences captured in their narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Subject Great Britain. Army -- Biography
Subject Soldiers -- Great Britain -- Biography
Subject Peninsular War, 1807-1814 -- Personal narratives, British
Subject Waterloo, Battle of, Waterloo, Belgium, 1815 -- Personal narratives, British
Category Text
EBook-No. 62571
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Apr 16, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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