Wellington’s Exploring Officers: British Military Espionage in the Peninsular War

Wellington’s victory in the Peninsula was not just the result of ingenious tactics on the battlefield, but an impressive intelligence system staffed by clever, independently minded officers. Iain Gale recounts their real-life adventures in this lively talk.


Source: http://www.culture24.org.uk/se000573?id=EVENT450361


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