Marlborough's War Machine, 1702â1211
Marlborough's War Machine, 1702â1211
The author of The War of the Spanish Succession analyzes the inner workings of the army led into battle by General John Churchill. Blenheim, Ramilles, Oudenarde, Malplaquetâmuch has been written about the brilliant victories of the Duke of Marlborou...
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The author of The War of the Spanish Succession analyzes the inner workings of the army led into battle by General John Churchill. Blenheim, Ramilles, Oudenarde, Malplaquetâmuch has been written about the brilliant victories of the Duke of Marlboroughâs Anglo-Dutch army over the armies of Louis XIV of France during the War of the Spanish Succession. Less attention has been focused on the men and the military organization that made these achievements possibleâthe soldiers, the commanders, the army structure and administration, the logistics, engineering, weapons and finance. That is why James Falknerâs penetrating account of the composition and operation of Marlboroughâs army is of such value. His clear analysis gives a fascinating insight into Marlboroughâs war machine and into the conduct of war in Europe 300 years ago. âI thoroughly enjoyed this book and would recommend it, particularly if you are embarking on a visit to the battlefields of the War of the Spanish Succession.ââArmy Rumour Service âThis perceptively written book tells us about the war machine that backed up Marlboroughâs strategic and tactical genius . . . An excellent book.ââClassic Arms and Militaria âThe author, having written a number of books on the period, knows his subject and this certainly shows in this, his latest contribution to the history of the British army in the early 18th century.ââMilitary Modelling Magazine
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