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

Name: 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
Author: Sir John Henry Cooke

By Sir John Henry Cooke

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A compilation of personal memoirs and campaign accounts from the Napoleonic Wars, centering on a light infantry officer's continued narrative of life in Spain and southern France, siege operations, assaults, and skirmishes; vivid depictions of camp life, local dwellings and customs; detailed accounts of assaults such as the storming of a strongly defended coastal city, crossings of border rivers, and the battles of the Nivelle and the Nive; lively anecdotes about soldiery, logistics, and artillery effects; appended histories recounting the 1809 Portugal campaign and the 1814 campaign in Holland complete the volume.

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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.