Wellington's Men, Some Soldier Autobiographies: Kincaird's Adventures In The Rifle Brigade, Rifleman Harris, Anton's Military Life, Mercer's Waterloo

By W.H. Fitchett

Book Overview

Wellington's Men, Some Soldier Autobiographies: Kincaird's Adventures In The Rifle Brigade, Rifleman Harris, Anton's Military Life, Mercer's Waterloo (1900) is a book written by William Henry Fitchett. The book is a collection of autobiographies of soldiers who fought under the command of the Duke of Wellington during the Napoleonic Wars. The first autobiography is that of Kincaird, who served in the Rifle Brigade. He recounts his experiences in battles such as the Peninsular War and the Battle of Waterloo. The second autobiography is that of Rifleman Harris, who also served in the Rifle Brigade. He provides a detailed account of his life as a soldier, including his training, battles, and the hardships he faced.The third autobiography is that of Anton, a soldier who fought in the Austrian army. He describes his experiences in battles against Napoleon's troops and his eventual capture by the French. The fourth and final autobiography is that of Mercer, who was a general in the British army. He provides a detailed account of the Battle of Waterloo, including his role in the battle and his interactions with Wellington.Overall, Wellington's Men, Some Soldier Autobiographies: Kincaird's Adventures In The Rifle Brigade, Rifleman Harris, Anton's Military Life, Mercer's Waterloo (1900) provides a unique and firsthand perspective on the Napoleonic Wars from the soldiers who fought in them. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in military history or the experiences of soldiers during this period.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104527324
• ISBN13: 9781104527327
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 428 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"