02564cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000300011324500330014326400510017630000470022733600260027433700260030033800360032650000310036250801980039352013260059153400450191765300760196265300490203865300560208765300520214385600430219556318UtSlPG20260610134310.0mcr n260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDC1 aOman, Charles,d1860-194610aWellington's Army, 1809-1814 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2018  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2018-01-05  aProduced by Brian Coe, Charlie Howard, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
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by The Internet Archive)  a"Wellington's Army, 1809-1814" by Charles Oman is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the intricacies of the British Peninsular Army during the Napoleonic Wars, specifically highlighting the period between 1809 and 1814. Oman offers insights into the organization, daily life, and psychological aspects of the army under the leadership of the Duke of Wellington, aiming to provide a thorough exploration of both the soldiers' experiences and their structural organization.  At the start of the work, Oman outlines his intentions, explaining that while much has been documented about battle events, lesser-known aspects of the soldiers' lives and the army’s internal mechanisms deserve attention. He emphasizes the vast collection of personal accounts from veterans, ranging from high-ranking officials to ordinary soldiers, which provide a rich context to the army's operations. Additionally, Oman notes the significance of understanding the cultural and social dynamics within the army, and he hints at the evolving attitudes toward soldiers as the war progressed. This opening portion lays the groundwork for a deeper exploration of military life and its broader implications within the historical landscape of the Peninsular War. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852 -- Military leadership  aGreat Britain. Army -- Officers -- Biography  aPeninsular War, 1807-1814 -- Participation, British  aGreat Britain -- History, Military -- 1789-182040uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56318