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Memoirs of the Late War, Vol 1 (of 2) / Comprising the Personal Narrative of Captain Cooke, of the 43rd Regiment Light Infantry; the History of the Campaign of 1809 in Portugal, by the Earl of Munster; and a Narrative of the Campaign of 1814 in Holland, by Lieut. T. W. D. Moodie, H. P. 21st Fusileers cover

Memoirs of the Late War, Vol 1 (of 2) / Comprising the Personal Narrative of Captain Cooke, of the 43rd Regiment Light Infantry; the History of the Campaign of 1809 in Portugal, by the Earl of Munster; and a Narrative of the Campaign of 1814 in Holland, by Lieut. T. W. D. Moodie, H. P. 21st Fusileers

By Sir John Henry Cooke
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A collected set of first‑hand military memoirs and campaign histories recounts service during the 1809 and 1814 campaigns, including the Walcheren expedition and operations in Portugal and Holland. One narrative traces a soldier's entry into military life, garrison and voyage experiences, siege operations, widespread sickness, evacuation, and the everyday hardships, marches, and anecdotes of campaign living. Complementary pieces provide a systematic account of the 1809 Portuguese campaign with troop movements and logistical challenges, and a separate narrative of the 1814 Holland campaign that follows operational maneuvers and their consequences.

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Sir John Henry Cooke

Sir John Henry Cooke was a British military officer known for his detailed accounts of military campaigns during the Napoleonic Wars. His notable work, "Memoirs of the Late War," is a two-volume collection that includes his personal narrative as a captain in the 43rd Regiment Light Infantry, alongside historical accounts of the campaigns in Portugal in 1809 and Holland in 1814. Cooke's writings provide valuable insights into the experiences of soldiers during this tumultuous period, reflecting both the challenges of warfare and the personal stories of those involved.

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Memoirs of the Late War, Vol 2 (of 2) / Comprising the Personal Narrative of Captain Cooke, of the 43rd Regiment Light Infantry; the History of the Campaign of 1809 in Portugal, by the Earl of Munster; and a Narrative of the Campaign of 1814 in Holland, by Lieut. T. W. D. Moodie, H. P. 21st Fusileers cover Memoirs of the Late War, Vol 2 (of 2) / Comprising the Personal Narrative of Captain Cooke, of the 43rd Regiment Light Infantry; the History of the Campaign of 1809 in Portugal, by the Earl of Munster; and a Narrative of the Campaign of 1814 in Holland, by Lieut. T. W. D. Moodie, H. P. 21st Fusileers by Sir John Henry Cooke

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