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The Duke of Wellington and the British Army of Occupation in France, 1815-1818 (Hardcover, New)
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The Duke of Wellington and the British Army of Occupation in France, 1815-1818 (Hardcover, New)
Series: Contributions in Military Studies
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Although numerous biographies have been written about Arthur
Wellesley, the first Duke of Wellington, none has offered a careful
examination of his three-year command of the allied occupation army
in France between 1815 and 1818. In this work, Thomas Dwight Veve
fully details Wellington's last active military posting, exploring
the major role he played not only as an officer but also as a
statesman. In doing so, he demonstrates that Wellington's command
was not simply the final chapter in a successful military career,
but rather an important transition to his future political
endeavors. Veve describes the complete history of the allied
occupation, from the peace negotiations and establishment of an
occupying force, to the Conference of Aix-la-Chapelle and the
departure of the allies. The full range of Wellington's duties and
accomplishments are examined, including his inspection of the
crucial Dutch barrier fortress renovation program and his decisions
regarding troop reductions and the final termination of occupation.
Also cited is Wellington's extraordinary management of what was the
first multinational peacekeeping operation, his ability to maintain
neutrality for the army, and the many years of stability and peace
that followed his assignment. This book will be an essential
reference work for students and scholars of military history,
British history, and political science, as well as for college,
university, and public libraries.
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