From the undoubtedly talented cavalry officer, Henry Paget, whose dashing cavalry charge at Benavente kept the French horse from the heels of the retreating British infantry, to the courageous Thomas Picton, who commanded to the last, keeping the true extent of his injuries from his men, Wellington's commanders were a breed apart. This book examines in detail the background, character and war records of Wellingtons commanding officers and contains numerous illustrations including eight superb full page colour plates by Richard Hook.