Marlborough's war machine 1702-1711 / James Falkner.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Falkner, James, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Marlborough, John Churchill, Duke of, 1650-1722--Military leadership.

Marlborough, John Churchill.

Spanish Succession, War of, 1701-1714.

Great Britain--History, Military--1603-1714.

Great Britain.

Spanish Succession, War of (1701-1714).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (267 pages) : illustrations, maps

Place of Publication:

Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England : Pen & Sword Military, 2014.

Summary:

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, Malplaquet-much has been written about the brilliant victories of the Duke of Marlborough's 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 possible-the soldiers, the commanders, the army structure and administration, the logistics, engineering, weapons and finance. That is why James Falkner's penetrating account of the composition and operation of Marlborough's army is of such value. His clear analysis gives a fascinating insight into Marlborough's war machine and into the conduct of war in Europe 300 years ago. "I 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."-Army Rumour Service "This perceptively written book tells us about the war machine that backed up Marlborough's strategic and tactical genius... An excellent book."-Classic Arms and Militaria "The 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."-Military Modelling Magazine

Contents:

The war for Spain

Finding an army

The commanders

The horse

The foot soldier : lock, stock and barrel

The gunners

The engineers

Logistics

Marlborough's legacy.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed November 27, 2014).

ISBN:

9781473842953

1473842956

9781473843332

1473843332