Correct me if I am wrong but I think I know why you have enjoyed writing and been so successful with the Sharpe series so much. For such a long time ago the military history is so well-documented that you have an extensive supply of resources. The technology of the time and relatively small number of participants allow you to depict a heroic or determined individual as the key to victory in many conflicts. In your Afterwords you often refer to actual individuals whose actions were key to or inspirational for success in a battle as well as to your most valuable resources. I have all your books and re-read most of them but these two elements make your Sharpe Series the best Re-Reads of any of your collections.

Ted Goldenberg