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Spanish Guerrillas in the Peninsular War 1808–14

Chartrand, René
Heftet / 2004 / Engelsk

Product details

ISBN
9781841766294
Published
2004-05-28
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC; Osprey Publishing
Weight
222 gr
Height
248 mm
Width
184 mm
Thickness
7 mm
Age
UU, UP, P, G, 05, 06, 01
Language
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Number of pages
64

Author
Chartrand, René
Illustrated by
Hook, Richard

Biographical note

René Chartrand was born in Montreal and educated in Canada, the US and the Bahamas. A senior curator with Canada's National Historic Sites for nearly three decades, he is now a freelance writer and historical consultant. He has written numerous articles and books including some 20 Osprey titles. He lives in Hull, Quebec, with his wife and two sons. Richard Hook was born in 1938 and trained at Reigate College of Art. After national service, he became art editor of the much-praised magazine ‘Finding Out.’ He has worked as a freelance illustrator ever since, earning an international reputation particularly for his deep knowledge of Native American material culture. Richard currently lives in Sussex.

Spanish Guerrillas in the Peninsular War 1808–14

Chartrand, René
Heftet / 2004 / Engelsk
Chartrand, René
Heftet / 2004 / Engelsk
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During 1812, Wellington's ability to advance and overcome a numerically superior enemy was due to the constant activity of the Spanish guerrillas that diverted French military resources and attention away from fighting the British. In fact, less than a third of the French force could be tasked with confronting Wellington, the rest being used to counter guerrilla activity, or the threat of it. This book brings to life the formation, tactics and experiences of the Spanish guerrilla forces that fought Napoleon's army. Using much unpublished source material, it forms a vivid description of the events and the people who dictated them.
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This title brings to life the formation, tactics and experiences of the Spanish guerrilla forces that fought Napoleon's army. Using much unpublished source material, it forms a vivid description of the events and the people who dictated them.
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Introduction - the revolts in Spain, 1808; from regular units to bands in the hills; the guerillas are officially supported; the French treatment of the guerrillas; guerilla bands; trials and triumphs; Espoz y Mina - the greatest; Don Julian Sanchez - Wellington's Spanish eyes; El Empecinado; why become a guerilla?; tactics; appearance and equipment; cruelty; the French counter-guerrilla measures fail; guerrillas are absorbed into the Spanish army; liberation, national pride and heritage; colour plate commentary; museums; collecting; re-enactment.
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During 1812, Wellington's ability to advance and overcome a numerically superior enemy was due to the constant activity of the Spanish guerrillas that diverted French military resources and attention away from fighting the British. In fact, less than a third of the French force could be tasked with confronting Wellington, the rest being used to counter guerrilla activity, or the threat of it. This book brings to life the formation, tactics and experiences of the Spanish guerrilla forces that fought Napoleon's army. Using much unpublished source material, it forms a vivid description of the events and the people who dictated them.
Read more
This title brings to life the formation, tactics and experiences of the Spanish guerrilla forces that fought Napoleon's army. Using much unpublished source material, it forms a vivid description of the events and the people who dictated them.
Read more
Introduction - the revolts in Spain, 1808; from regular units to bands in the hills; the guerillas are officially supported; the French treatment of the guerrillas; guerilla bands; trials and triumphs; Espoz y Mina - the greatest; Don Julian Sanchez - Wellington's Spanish eyes; El Empecinado; why become a guerilla?; tactics; appearance and equipment; cruelty; the French counter-guerrilla measures fail; guerrillas are absorbed into the Spanish army; liberation, national pride and heritage; colour plate commentary; museums; collecting; re-enactment.
Read more

Product details

ISBN
9781841766294
Published
2004-05-28
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC; Osprey Publishing
Weight
222 gr
Height
248 mm
Width
184 mm
Thickness
7 mm
Age
UU, UP, P, G, 05, 06, 01
Language
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Number of pages
64

Author
Chartrand, René
Illustrated by
Hook, Richard

Biographical note

René Chartrand was born in Montreal and educated in Canada, the US and the Bahamas. A senior curator with Canada's National Historic Sites for nearly three decades, he is now a freelance writer and historical consultant. He has written numerous articles and books including some 20 Osprey titles. He lives in Hull, Quebec, with his wife and two sons. Richard Hook was born in 1938 and trained at Reigate College of Art. After national service, he became art editor of the much-praised magazine ‘Finding Out.’ He has worked as a freelance illustrator ever since, earning an international reputation particularly for his deep knowledge of Native American material culture. Richard currently lives in Sussex.

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