| El Lobo | 27 Oct 2017 10:17 a.m. PST |
Can anyone give advice to a newbie about the "must have" Napoleonic Peninsular war book to buy, giving a basic overview of the conflict and if possible including information on Spanish,Portuguese and English uniforms,Commanders and unit formations.Thanks |
| The Beast Rampant | 27 Oct 2017 11:11 a.m. PST |
I consider "Uniforms of the Peninsular Wars, 1807-1814", by Philip Haythornthwaite, a must-have. And the plates are awesome! It can be picked up pretty cheap nowadays, and is well worth the money. IMO, if you're interested in the period/theatre, it should be a first-buy. |
Dave Jackson  | 27 Oct 2017 11:51 a.m. PST |
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| Dave Jackson | 27 Oct 2017 11:51 a.m. PST |
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| keithbarker | 28 Oct 2017 1:43 a.m. PST |
How about …
The Spanish Ulcer: A History of the Peninsular War by David Gates link It is good in that it covers the whole war and not just Wellongton's perspective, |
| Mick the Metalsmith | 28 Oct 2017 5:27 a.m. PST |
Oman is very thorough. Expensive but the go to once you have read one general history. Horrible for uniforms but excellent OOBs |
| Tyler326 | 28 Oct 2017 6:27 a.m. PST |
Military Dress of the Peninsula War by Martin Windrow is great. Also recommend Spanish Ulcer by David Gates. |
| daler240D | 28 Oct 2017 10:19 a.m. PST |
those books are a tall order for someone just starting out. I would suggest this is a bit more realistic:
link Osprey napoleonic wars [3] |
| El Lobo | 28 Oct 2017 11:08 a.m. PST |
Thanks for putting me in the right direction, will look into your suggestions. |
| The Beast Rampant | 28 Oct 2017 3:19 p.m. PST |
those books are a tall order for someone just starting out. I would suggest this is a bit more realistic Mine is very realistic!  Far from "the only source you'll need", but a great place to start. |
| Jabba Miles | 02 Nov 2017 6:13 a.m. PST |
Oman and Napier can be found free to read online, I have a link on my blog jabbaswargaming.blogspot.co.uk in the Online Resources list on the right hand side. |
| Marc at work | 04 Nov 2017 2:04 a.m. PST |
The Blandford is a great start to any collection |
| El Lobo | 08 Nov 2017 11:24 a.m. PST |
Thanks for your suggestions guys. |
looks at a fast-assembly naval kit for the Age of Sail.