`Black Bob’ Craufurd and Ireland, 1798—1804

Bob Crauford is most known for his leadership of light infantry in the Peninsular War – Sharpe fans will have found him mentioned in passing – but current issue of  ‘War in History’ has an excellent article on his reaction to Irish politcs as a result of his service here between 1798 and 1804.  His robust criticism of the administration of Ireland at the time cranks him up a few more notches in my estimation.   Michael Durey’s article is well worth reading if you have online access. Crauford is also interesting because one of my Phd candidates is working on a thesis on Irish officers who served with Wellington in the Peninsula and at Waterloo.