Memoirs of the Late War, Vol 2 (of 2) Comprising the Personal Narrative of Captain Cooke, of the 43rd Regiment Light Infantry; the History of the Campaign of 1809 in Portugal, by the Earl of Munster; and a Narrative of the Campaign of 1814 in Holland, by Lieut. T. W. D. Moodie, H. P. 21st Fusileers

"Memoirs of the Late War, Vol 2 (of 2)" by Cooke, Moodie, and Munster is a gripping historical work from the 1800s that plunges readers into the heart of the Napoleonic Wars through the eyes of soldiers on the front lines. Sharing detailed accounts and personal stories, the book vividly portrays military campaigns in Portugal and Holland, spotlighting the courage and suffering endured by individuals like Captain Cooke. One striking episode takes place in Navarre, describing the daily lives of farmers and the ever-present military, before building towards Cooke's observation of the high-stakes assault on St. Sebastian, where the narration vividly captures the intensity of the battle, the bravery displayed, and the heartbreaking loss of figures like Lieutenant Mac Guire. The narrative is a raw depiction of war's brutality, from the physical dangers faced by soldiers to the deep emotional impact on everyone caught in the crossfire.