Een soldaat en diplomaat wiens uitgebreide ervaring zijn schrijven vormgeeft. Zijn literaire werk richt zich op militaire aangelegenheden en reflecties op de koloniale geschiedenis. Door zijn schrijven biedt hij een uniek perspectief op strategische operaties en de menselijke verhalen achter wereldwijde conflicten. Zijn proza-stijl is direct en impactvol, geschikt voor lezers met interesse in militaire geschiedenis en geopolitiek.
The book explores the vast and complex nature of the conflict on the Western Front, offering a comprehensive account that captures the scale of the events. It delves into the intricacies of warfare, the experiences of soldiers, and the broader implications of the conflict, providing readers with a detailed understanding of this significant historical moment.
This book tells the story of the battle for Goose Green - the first crucial clash of the Falklands war - through the eyes of the commanders, both British and Argentine, from brigadier to corporal.
Renowned for his expertise in historical battle fiction, Bernard Cornwell captivates readers with the Richard Sharpe series, which has been celebrated for over two decades. Praised by The Economist as "the direct heir to Patrick O'Brian," Cornwell's storytelling brings to life thrilling military adventures set against rich historical backdrops, engaging millions through both literature and television adaptations.
The Real Reason Why the Light Brigade was Lost
A Guide to History's Most Famous Sea Battle and the Life of Admiral Lord Nelson
The Battle of Trafalgar was fought on October 21, 1805, off Cape Trafalgar on the Spanish coast, between the combined fleets of Spain and France and the Royal Navy. The last great sea action of the period, it established British naval supremacy and ended the threat of French invasion. The Trafalgar Companion not only chronicles the campaign and the battle itself in unprecedented detail, but it also charts Admiral Lord Nelson’s life and career as well as his death at the height of the battle. Providing a wealth of background details on contemporary naval life, seamanship, gunnery, tactics, and much else, the narrative is supplemented by informative sidebars, 200 color illustrations, and stage-by-stage battle diagrams.
The most in-depth and powerful account yet published of the first crucial clash of the Falklands war - told from both sides. 'An excellent and fast paced narrative' Michael McCarthy, historical battlefield guide