What is the author's style in Sharpe's Skirmish by Bernard Cornwell?

The point of view in "Sharpe's Skirmish" is the third person. This point of view is omniscient and reliable and this is proven by the fact that the narrator is frequently able to report upon the thoughts and feelings of the characters in addition to the actions and events that occur in any particular scene. This method of writing is useful in this story as it allows the reader to understand the reasons behind the decisions that are made throughout the narrative. Additionally, this provides foreshadowing in the book as the reader is able to predict upcoming events based on the plans that characters consider.