Marlborough's War Machine, 1702-1711

by James Falkner

Overview

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 Falkners 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781399077316
Publisher:	Pen and Sword
Publication date:	10/21/2022
Pages:	248
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.20(h) x (d)

About the Author

James Falkner is a leading authority on eighteenth—century warfare and he has made a special study of the military exploits of the 1st Duke of Marlborough. His book, Great and Glorious Days: Marlborough's Battles 1704—1709, is one of the outstanding studies of the subject. His other books include Blenheim 1704, Ramillies 1706, Marlborough Goes to War: Eyewitness Accounts 1702—1713, Marlborough's Sieges, Marlborough's Battlefields, Fire Over the Rock: The Great Siege of Gibraltar 1779—1783, Marshal Vauban and the Defence of Louis XIV’s France, Marlborough’s War Machine and The War of the Spanish Succession, 1701—1714.