On Wellington : The Duke and His Art of War

16 pages of b/w plates, maps, and drawings & 6 x 9 & This collection of sparkling, erudite, and entertaining essays on Wellington's generalship and military genius provides an excellent survey of the Duke's art of war and the secrets of his success. Weller examines Wellington's mastery of logistics, his use of guerrillas in the Peninsular War, his system of intelligence, his skillful handling of the battle of Busaco, his tactics at Waterloo, and much more. It is a valuable addition to literature on Wellington and will appeal to all who are interested in the Napoleonic Wars. Jac Weller is a distinguished authority on the Duke of Wellington and the author of Wellington in India, Wellington in the Peninsula, and Wellington at Waterloo.