The Recollections of Rifleman Harris


Lu par gkeeling

(4.7 étoiles; 74 critiques)

The recollections of a British infantryman who served in the British army during the Napoleonic Wars. (Summary by Graham Keeling) (4 hr 5 min)

Chapitres

00 - Introduction 3:30 Lu par gkeeling
01 - Chapter I 18:42 Lu par gkeeling
02 - Chapter II 12:31 Lu par gkeeling
03 - Chapter III 7:00 Lu par gkeeling
04 - Chapter IV 12:13 Lu par gkeeling
05 - Chapter V 18:12 Lu par gkeeling
06 - Chapter VI 9:04 Lu par gkeeling
07 - Chapter VII 11:41 Lu par gkeeling
08 - Chapter VIII 23:54 Lu par gkeeling
09 - Chapter IX 13:33 Lu par gkeeling
10 - Chapter X 12:44 Lu par gkeeling
11 - Chapter XI 14:36 Lu par gkeeling
12 - Chapter XII 21:55 Lu par gkeeling
13 - Chapter XIII 7:34 Lu par gkeeling
14 - Chapter XIV 18:30 Lu par gkeeling
15 - Chapter XV 13:01 Lu par gkeeling
16 - Chapter XVI 27:19 Lu par gkeeling

Critiques

Not my typical read


(5 étoiles)

This book is outside my usual genre but you have to step out of your comfort zone sometimes. :-) This story is like a diary, putting you right on the front of the many battles the soldier, Harris, endured. As I was listening I felt as if I was there watching along with him. It was painful at times, some of the hardships and death endured were so intense. The reader was excellent.

Rings true


(4 étoiles)

Vivid, personal account of the life of a British private soldier. You may wish as I do that an editor hadn't intervened between us and rifleman Harris. Excellent reading.

A Real Honest View Of Wars' Brutal Reality


(5 étoiles)

As wars have been fought forever, Harris brings his personal mind & heart to this story. A very real view & his great love of the men he trained with & watch die. The commanders push to reach safety & rescue with many dieing & many more saved.

very interesting


(5 étoiles)

for anyone a fan of peninsular war history this is a must. interesting glimpse into the life of a soldier and full of fascinating anecdotes, very well read too.


(5 étoiles)

A moving portrayal of a boy soldier who joined the now fabled Rifles, through the Peninsula wars and the Corruna retreat to the little known Holland incursion prior to Waterloo.

Brutally inspiring !


(5 étoiles)

Beggars belief, sheer grit, the epitome of men, men of epitome, Rifleman Harris, what a freakin champion !

an eye opener


(5 étoiles)

What a great demonstration of the contrast of old army to nw

Good stuff. Well read.


(5 étoiles)

Excellent account of one man's 19th century War experience.