The Hussar

The Hussar Book Description

An autobiographical novel about Norbert Landsheit, an old soldier at the Chelsea Pensioners Hospital who relates the fascinating experience of his military life. Born within the German states, this young cavalryman first goes to war as one of Hompesch's Hussars engaged in the disastrous campaign in the Low Countries against the armies of Revolutionary France. Transferred into the British Army this horse-soldier then sees years of campaigning during the long wars against the First Empire, including hard service in the Peninsular War. As a light dragoon and once again as a hussar, Landsheit takes us on an engaging journey through early nineteenth century warfare filled with detail of camp life and adventures on and off the battlefield.