Dr David Chandler is acknowledged as the world's leading expert and author on both the Marlburian and Napoleonic periods. In this book, all aspects of the Duke of Marlborough's career, from his diplomatic skills to his extraordinary ability fully to use the infantry, cavalry and artillery forces available to him, are covered. The essays include: the relationship of Marlborough with his monarch, the art of war on land, the battle of Sedgemoor, the English army in Flanders 1689-97 as Secretary-at-War, Louis XIV's cavalry, field artillery trains 1689-1713, the world of de Vauban and van Coehoorn, logistical support in war, the march to the Danube, the Battle of Blenheim 1704, the Count of Mérode-Westerloo, and the Duke's relationship with his allies, England's greatest soldier. Also included are his mastery of logistics, siege-craft and diplomacy
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