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Dispatches of Field Marshal the Duke of Wellington, 1807 and 1808
Galloping at Everything by Ian Fletcher.
The author sets out to redeem the British Cavalry's conduct in the Peninsular War and at Waterloo. For all famous incidents he finds mitigating circumstances, such as: being not properly formed for the occasion, unsuitable topography, incompetent leadership, false reports regarding the cavalry's whereabouts... and plain bad luck.
The author is also a bit miffed that the KGL emerged from the fighting with a much better reputation then the English and put that down to good fortune...
But at least the intent is always obvious and other opinions are cited, so I can live with that. Now I do want to read about half the sources...
Alles, was Sie schon immer über Könige wissen wollten, aber nie zu fragen wagten by Alexander von Schönburg
Der Goldene Esel. Metamorphosen by Apuleius
Dispatches of Field Marshal the Duke of Wellington, to 8th August 1809
So very interesting... Oporto and Talavera. More can be found here
Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs
while I quite like some of her books, this one reads like Anita Blake fanfic. Just change the names of the characters and voila! Blakeverse Mary Sue fiction. I think I will not read any others of this series.
Die Säulen der Erde by Ken Follett
Sharpe's Rifles by Bernhard Cornwell
The nth re-read... still... This book is the 'odd one out' of the series as it has Sharpe struggling to take command of his riflemen. In no other book, both set chronolgically before and after this one, is he ever again as insecure and unambitious as here. In the end he (of course) finds the self-confidence and the ability to lead a company and is off for more peninsular adventures.
Quote: "‘I think you could become a soldier of great repute, Lieutenant Sharpe. You understand battle. You become calm when other men become frightened. Your men, even when they disliked you, followed you because they understood you would give them victory. You’re good. But perhaps you’re not good enough. Perhaps you’re so full of self-pity that you’ll destroy yourself with drink.'"
Deutsche Geschichte by Manfred Mai
Sharpe's Gold by Bernhard Cornwell
Another Sharpe, another re-read... I just like them. Everyone needs a hero... by now self-confident, sure and in command.
Quote:"‘But before that, Mr Sharpe, you will apologize to Lieutenant Ayres.’ He watched for Sharpe’s reaction.
‘But of course, sir. I had always planned to.’
Sharpe looked shocked at the thought that he might ever have contemplated another course of action and, through his innocently wide eyes, wondered if he saw a flicker of amusement behind the General’s cold, blue gaze."
*hehe. Of course. Apologising all the time, isn't he? snicker*
Galloping at Everything by Ian Fletcher.
The author sets out to redeem the British Cavalry's conduct in the Peninsular War and at Waterloo. For all famous incidents he finds mitigating circumstances, such as: being not properly formed for the occasion, unsuitable topography, incompetent leadership, false reports regarding the cavalry's whereabouts... and plain bad luck.
The author is also a bit miffed that the KGL emerged from the fighting with a much better reputation then the English and put that down to good fortune...
But at least the intent is always obvious and other opinions are cited, so I can live with that. Now I do want to read about half the sources...
Alles, was Sie schon immer über Könige wissen wollten, aber nie zu fragen wagten by Alexander von Schönburg
Der Goldene Esel. Metamorphosen by Apuleius
Dispatches of Field Marshal the Duke of Wellington, to 8th August 1809
So very interesting... Oporto and Talavera. More can be found here
Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs
while I quite like some of her books, this one reads like Anita Blake fanfic. Just change the names of the characters and voila! Blakeverse Mary Sue fiction. I think I will not read any others of this series.
Die Säulen der Erde by Ken Follett
Sharpe's Rifles by Bernhard Cornwell
The nth re-read... still... This book is the 'odd one out' of the series as it has Sharpe struggling to take command of his riflemen. In no other book, both set chronolgically before and after this one, is he ever again as insecure and unambitious as here. In the end he (of course) finds the self-confidence and the ability to lead a company and is off for more peninsular adventures.
Quote: "‘I think you could become a soldier of great repute, Lieutenant Sharpe. You understand battle. You become calm when other men become frightened. Your men, even when they disliked you, followed you because they understood you would give them victory. You’re good. But perhaps you’re not good enough. Perhaps you’re so full of self-pity that you’ll destroy yourself with drink.'"
Deutsche Geschichte by Manfred Mai
Sharpe's Gold by Bernhard Cornwell
Another Sharpe, another re-read... I just like them. Everyone needs a hero... by now self-confident, sure and in command.
Quote:"‘But before that, Mr Sharpe, you will apologize to Lieutenant Ayres.’ He watched for Sharpe’s reaction.
‘But of course, sir. I had always planned to.’
Sharpe looked shocked at the thought that he might ever have contemplated another course of action and, through his innocently wide eyes, wondered if he saw a flicker of amusement behind the General’s cold, blue gaze."
*hehe. Of course. Apologising all the time, isn't he? snicker*
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