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Book SynopsisIntelligence is often the critical factor in a successful military campaign. This was certainly the case for Arthur Wellesley, the Duke of Wellington, in the Peninsular War. In this book, author Huw Davies offers the first full account of the scope, complexity, and importance of Wellington's intelligence department.
Trade Review“
Spying for Wellington is a triumph of research, analysis, and writing and will be the standard work on the subject for decades. Of all the literature that has been devoted to the Napoleonic wars, nothing comes close to this monumental contribution to the field.”—
Michael V. Leggiere, author of
BlÜcher: Scourge of Napoleon "
Spying for Wellington is a keystone reinterpretation of the British army of the Napoleonic Wars. It shines new light on a crucial and yet largely overlooked aspect of warfare: intelligence collection and application."—
Alexander Mikaberidze, author of
The Burning of Moscow: Napoleon's Trial by Fire 1812 "Enthusiasts of the Napoleonic wars will find this brilliant book extremely useful toward understanding how Wellington achieved his legendary record of success." -
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