Marlborough as Military Commander (Spellmount Classics) Book

The detailed analysis of the Duke of Marlborough as a commander; informed, dispassionate, and erudite, set in the context of the military realities of the Eighteenth century. - Classic treatise on the subject, first published in 1973 and updated in 1979 and 1989. - Descriptive and analytical of Marlborough's qualities. - Details the battle of Sedgemoor, Marlborough's first engagement in which he played a leading role. - Art of War in early eighteenth century warfare: the movement, support and armament of field forces. - Discusses formalized patterns of attack and defense in the sieges. - Explores Continental campaigns: Donauworth, Hochstadt, Blenheim, Ramillies, Oudenarde, Malplaquet. The author: Dr. David Chandler, previously Head of the Department of War Studies at the R.M.A. Sandhurst, has published 20 books on the 17th, 18th and 19th century warfare and is the leading world authority in these fields.Read More