A boy in the Peninsular War : $b the services, adventures and experiences of Robert Blakeney

"A Boy in the Peninsular War" by Robert Blakeney is the story of Robert Blakeney, a fifteen-year-old who enlists in the 28th Regiment and becomes part of the Peninsular War. Readers experience Blakeney's early days in the army, facing immediate dangers and traveling by sea to his first deployment. His journey into combat reveals training exercises and the tight bonds of soldiers, the weighty choices of leadership, and the overwhelming nature of war; even as a youth, Blakeney's passion and reflections on honor give the reader a glimpse into the challenges he will face.