WELLINGTON'S BRIGADE COMMANDERS: Peninsula and Waterloo

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New biographical guide to his brigade commanders investigates the lives and careers of a group of men who performed a vital role in Wellington's chain of command. These officers were the brigadiers and major generals who, for a variety of reasons, never made the jump to become permanent division commanders. Their characters, experience, and level of competence were key factors in the successes and failures of the army as a whole. Their biographies give us a fascinating insight into their individual backgrounds, their strengths and weaknesses, and the makeup of the society they came from.

Each biography features a table covering essential information on the individual, his birth and death dates, the dates of his promotions, and details of his major commands. This is followed by a concise account of his life and service.