Hello Mr Cornwell,

I have only recently discovered your writing and am now working through the Sharpe series (though not in sequence) As I am a soldier I became more curious why the Brits and the French always fought during the day and of course how they just lined up to be blown away. I have tried to find out whether there was some type of fighting etiquette in those days but have not read anything. In your research have you uncovered any detail as to why this was?

Regards

Mark