The Recollections of Rifleman Harris


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(4.7 stars; 61 reviews)

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

Kapitel

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

Bewertungen

Not my typical read


(5 stars)

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.

A Real Honest View Of Wars' Brutal Reality


(5 stars)

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 stars)

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.

Rings true


(4 stars)

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.


(5 stars)

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 stars)

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

an eye opener


(5 stars)

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

Good stuff. Well read.


(5 stars)

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