"Command and Control in the Peninsula...by Mark T. Gerges" Topic

…: The Role of the British Cavalry 1808-1814

Numerous books and articles have been written on the British cavalry under Sir John
Moore and the Duke of Wellington. They tend towards two schools. In the first, the cavalry
could do no wrong-- gallantly charging against superior number, usually with the sun shining,
reflecting off their sabers, and being successful everywhere is the core of this premise. The
second tends towards examining the cavalry only during the major battles of the war, particularly
the cavalry charges where the cavalry either had a spectacular success or failure. In this genre,
the cavalry can often do nothing well, and the failure of the charge means the eternal
condemnation of the branch. This dissertation attempts to fill in the gaps between these two
extremes, examining the pre-war training, doctrine, officer education and selection as it pertains
to the cavalry.

A good long read at one's desk over lunch.
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GREAT FIND, Armand!

Thank you for pointing that out. I have downloaded it for leisurely perusal.

Indeed, a very useful find. Thank you.

Thank you. :-)

Also downloaded for transfer to my Kindle. Many thanks.

Jim

Glad you like it, boys! (smile)

Excellent find.

Thank you.

Bob