With the Guards in Flanders: The Diary of Captain Roger Morris, 1793-1795

A diary of a young British officer during the campaigns of the Duke of York against the French between 1793 and 1795. . A first-hand account from a soldier who took part in the Revolutionary Wars with the French . Also acts as a social and geographical history of the region at the time . Ideal for wargamers looking for insight into British strategy at the turn of the 19th century Captain Roger Morris, a young British officer in the Coldstream Guards, served in France, Belgium and Holland during the Duke of York’s campaign against the armies of Revolutionary France. During the period from May 1793 until March 1795, he kept a diary in which he described the various actions, commanders and incidents, noting failures and poor leadership, and commenting on some of the wider events. Morris also travelled extensively on horseback throughout the region when he was not campaigning, often visiting local churches to view or play the organs! 40 b/w illustrations, 1 map