The Diary Of A Cavalry Officer In The Peninsular And Waterloo Campaign, 1809-1815

by LT Colonel William Tomkinson

The Diary of a Cavalry Officer in the Peninsular and Waterloo Campaign, 1809-1815 is a historical book written by William Tomkinson and published in 1894. The book is a personal account of Tomkinson's experiences as a cavalry officer during the Peninsular War and the Battle of Waterloo. The book is divided into chapters, each covering a specific period of time or event. Tomkinson provides a detailed description of the battles he fought in, the strategies employed by the British army, and the daily life of a soldier during the war. He also includes personal anecdotes and observations about the people and places he encountered.Tomkinson's diary provides a unique perspective on the Peninsular War and the Battle of Waterloo, as it is a firsthand account from a cavalry officer. The book is a valuable resource for historians and military enthusiasts interested in the Napoleonic Wars. It is also an engaging read for anyone interested in personal accounts of historical events.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Genres: Biography, History

370 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1971

Reviews

[ben c]

(this is pre Crimea , Florence nightingale etc, when they though field hospitals might be a great idea).so this would put really one off joining the horse cavalry in the 'Napoleonic era'...he rightly skips lightly over the 'working conditions', 'casualties' and hairy accounts of fighting with swords on horseback.. after shooting his trusted horses, he retired (probably bewildered) to shoot at birds in Scotland..