Have just been watching Sharpe on TV and am considering getting the books. One of my heroes has always been Harry Smith (starting with The Spanish Bride as a teenager). I have noticed a few similarities between Sharpe and Smith and of course they are both riflemen. I have actually been to Waterloo and enjoyed the Memorial to the Prince of Orange. I have also visited a few places from the Peninsular Campaign and am looking forward to getting to know Sharpe over the next few weeks.
Louise Hoare