Wellington's Engineers: Military Engineering in the Peninsular War, 1808–1814

Name: Wellington's Engineers: Military Engineering in the Peninsular War, 1808–1814
Price: 11.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (24 reviews)
Author: Mark S Thompson

by Mark S Thompson

Nonfiction History

4.6 (24)

320 pages~5.3 hr readPublished by Pen & Sword Military

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Last checked: Apr 24, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You're fascinated by military history and want to understand the unglamorous but crucial work behind famous battles.
You enjoy rigorous historical scholarship built on primary sources like letters and diaries rather than broad narratives.
You're interested in the technical and logistical side of warfare, not just the tactics and personalities.

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You want a fast-paced narrative focused on heroic military leaders and dramatic combat scenes.
You prefer books that cover the Peninsular War as part of a larger Napoleon biography or overview.
You're looking for a general introduction to the Napoleonic Wars rather than a deep specialist study.

About this book

The Royal Engineers' role in the Peninsular War has been largely overlooked and misunderstood. Mark S Thompson's history provides the first comprehensive account of their work and contributions throughout the conflict from 1808 to 1814. Drawing on an extensive collection of engineers' letters and diaries, Thompson presents a detailed narrative of the war as experienced by these military professionals. He documents their involvement in all major operations, detailing the wide range of tasks they performed: surveys, reconnaissance, construction of roads and bridges, siege works, and field fortifications. This thoroughly researched study addresses the history of military engineering during this period and offers readers a deeper understanding of the Peninsular War.

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