Graves, D - Fix Bayonets! - A Royal Welch Fusilier at War 1796-1815

Spellmount, Stroud, 2007. 488 pages, index, bibliography, apps, orbats, chapter notes, numerous illustrations, sketch maps and battle plans. Thomas Pearson was commissioned into the 23rd Foot, The Royal Welch Fusiliers, in late 1796. In a fascinating military career that spanned nearly 47 years he fought on three continents, was wounded five times, received two battlefield promotions and rose to the rank of General. Sl handling wear to red cloth boards and dj. G+.