Featured battle : Cacabellos [Prieros]

Part of The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars

Date : 03 January 1809

A firm rearguard action by the British IV Division against over twice their strength. The French General Colbert was killed by Rifleman Tom Plunkett of the 95th. Paget held off the French through the day and then withdrew unmolested under cover of darkness.

Pilot Cutters Under Sail

Tom Cunliffe
Not only an authorative review of the development of these special craft but a social history of a 'special' working group. There is plenty of well researched 'meat' for the specialist but it is so well written as to be accessible and to be enjoyed by the interested reader. Some previous knowledge of small boat sailing is helpful otherwise read the last two chapters first. Although it could be a 'coffee-table book' once started I found it difficult to put down.
Seaforth Publishing, Pen & Sword Books Ltd., 2013