Can you recommend some reading on Blenheim, please. Is Spencer's book any good? Stanford for OOB and info on the units?
Theo
I can also recommend David Chandler's ''Blenheim Preparation - The English Army on the march to the Danube - Collected Essays'', published 2004 by Spellbound, ISBN 1-873376-95-2.
The book is in two sections, the first addressing the aspects of warfare in the period, some background on Churchill himself and comprehensive elements on the various arms within the army along with fortification, supply and casualties. The second section deals with the battles of 1704 and also places excellent focus on some key eye-witness profiles.
You may find it on publishers overrun outlets and at shows. The published price was £25 however I bought mine new at about £8 I recall.
Well worth it as it covers the battle in its wider context as well as the specific detail.
Regards
Tim
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