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Wellington's camp followers: the families of enlisted men following Wellington's campaign against Napoleon suffered as much as the soldiers - sometimes more

Authors :
Smith, Robert Barr
Source :
Military History. June, 2003, Vol. 20 Issue 2, p34, 8 p.
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

The hardship faced by the women and children who followed Wellington's Army in its battles against Napoleon's forces in Spain and Portugal are recounted. However, the difficult life as a camp follower was better than being left behind in England with no support.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08897328
Volume :
20
Issue :
2
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Military History
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.108207352