Under Wellington's Command: A Tale of the Peninsular War
1898
Under Wellington's Command: A Tale of the Peninsular War
1898
Adventure, British Literature
Under Wellington's Command: A Tale of the Peninsular War is a historical novel by G. A. Henty, first published in 1898. The story follows Terence O'Connor, a young British officer serving in the Peninsular War, as he navigates military challenges and personal growth while leading his Portuguese regiment against the French. This work combines themes of bravery, military strategy, and the complexities of war, making it a notable entry in juvenile historical fiction.
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Under Wellington's Command: A Tale of the Peninsular War
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Project Gutenberg · 486 pages
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“His father had been so seriously wounded, at Vimiera, that he was invalided home and placed on half pay; and in the same battle Captain O'Grady lost his left arm but, on its being cured, returned to his place in the regiment.””
— G. A. Henty
