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Recollections of Rifleman Harris

By: Benjamin Harris, Henry Curling
Narrated by: Felbrigg Napoleon Herriot
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Rifleman Harris was a soldier in the elite 95th Rifles, one of Britains most prestigous infantry units during the Napoleonic wars. In this memoir, Harris relates his experiences in Denmark, the Peninsular, and at Walcheren.

This is no history of grand plans and movements controlled by the lofty generals. Rather this relates the tale of a front line soldier who's concerns run much more with keeping shoes on his feet, a shirt on his back and, most, importantly food in his belly.

Among other details, this book relates the horrors of the retreat to Corruna and the even more disasterous Walcheren expedition where an entire army was struck down by pestilence.

Public Domain (P)2018 Felbrigg Herriot
19th Century Military & War Military Solider

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One of The Best First-Hand Accounts From a Soldier

An especially well-written account of a soldier's trials on active duty during one of the most interesting periods of warfare. Great insight into the everyday struggles of a soldier in dire circumstances, encompassing the happiness and sorrows faced by the average serviceman not only of the time, but also of any soldier throughout history. Great and varied anecdotes of some truly fascinating events that will keep you on your feet throughout, great listen. would certainly recommend.

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