MAA No 84 WELLINGTON'S GENERALS

Wellington's commanders were undoubtedly a breed apart. Among these heroes were cavalry officer Henry Paget, who kept the French horses from the heels of the retreating British infantry with a dashing charge at Benavente, and Thomas Picton, who concealed his injuries from his men while commanding to his last breath. This book examines the command and staff system of Wellington's army, and the background, character and war records of his commanding officers. Numerous illustrations, including eight full colour plates, depict the officers' uniforms in vivid detail. Contents: The Command and Staff System of Wellington's Army * Henry Paget, Earl of Uxbridge * Thomas Graham * Edward Paget * Stapleton Cotton * Rowland Hill * William Beresford * Thomas Picton * Galbraith Lowry Cole * Robert Craufurd * Charles von Alten * Edward Pakenham * George Murray * Colour plates by Richard Hook.