Wellington pocket GIANTS [Paperback]

Wellington is a giant because he was one of the greatest military commanders in British history, an important figure in the emergence of Britain as a great imperial power, a man who dominated British society and politics for 35 years. He was the only one of Napoleon’s contemporaries who can be mentioned in the same breath as a general—a master of logistics, politics, and coalition warfare as well as strategy, operations, and tactics. This book looks at all of these aspects of Wellington’s military career, and places them in the context of the military and political developments of the time. Wellington’s personality—a key to understanding his success—will be explored. His post-Waterloo career as a politician, although important, will be examined fairly briefly, as the book’s focus will be on Wellington’s military career.

Gary Sheffieldis Professor of War Studies at the University of Wolverhampton. He is President of the International Guild of Battlefield Guides and a Vice President of the Western Front Association. He is the author ofCommand and Control on the Western FrontandThe Chief: Douglas Haig and the British Army, which was shortlisted for the prestigious Duke of Westminster's Medal.