Marlborough’s War Machine (1702-1711) is an excellent addition to a growing collection of first rate books about Marlborough by James Falkner. He has previously dissected Marlborough’s career from various other angles – this gives an obvious depth to his knowledge...

This book hits a more niche market but hits it well. The book is very well written, with a smooth style that is easy going on the reader: one should not underestimate the skill required to make what can sometimes be regarded as dry material, easily digestible without losing meaning and a depth of analysis.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would recommend it, particularly if you are embarking on a visit to the battlefields of the War of the Spanish Succession.

Army Rumour Service

This perceptively written book tells us about the war machine that backed up Marlborough's strategic and tactical genius... An excellent book.

Classic Arms and Militaria

James Falkner's clear analysis gives a fascinating insight into Marlborough's war machine.

Skirmish Magazine

The author, having written a number of books on the period, knows his subject and this certainly shows in this, his latest contribution to the history of the British army in the early 18th century.

Military Modelling Magazine