Wellington's wars : the making of a military genius
Davies, Huw J. (Huw John), 1981-2012
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Drawing on extensive primary research, Davies discusses Wellington's military apprenticeship in India, where he learned through mistakes as well as successes how to plan campaigns, organize and use intelligence, and negotiate with allies.
Main title:
Wellington's wars : the making of a military genius / Huw J. Davies.
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Imprint:
New Haven, [Conn.] ; London : Yale University Press, c2012.
Collation:
xvi, 303 p., [8] p. of plates : ill., maps, ports. ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9780300164176 (hbk)
Dewey class:
941.07092
Language:
English
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BRN:
785944