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Author: Guy Dempsey Publisher: Frontline Books ISBN: 1399066447 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 316
Book Description
On 16 May 1811, the small town of Albuera was the setting for one of the Peninsular War’s most bloody and desperate battles. A combined Spanish, British and Portuguese force of more than 30,000 men, under the command of Lord Beresford, stubbornly blocked the march of the French field marshal Soult, who was trying to reach the fortress of Badajoz, twelve miles to the north. However, after suffering losses of up to 7,000 men during the fighting, Wellington declared that, ‘Another such battle will ruin us’. One British regiment, the 57th Foot, suffered casualties of more than 50 per cent. Similarly, the French fought with enormous tenacity, and sustained almost equally heavy losses. The stories from those who fought in the battle on both sides make for both chilling and inspiring reading. These contemporaneous accounts include letters, diaries, official correspondence, army records, maps, newspaper reports and memoirs totaling over 100 contemporary accounts of the battle. They range from the comprehensive after-action reports of the British, Portuguese, Spanish and French commanders to casualty and prisoner lists and to recollections of individual soldiers from all the combatant armies. The purpose of this book is to tell the story of the battle exclusively by way of these primary sources, with English translations for foreign language sources, along with, in each case, a commentary identifying the source and its context. The heart of the work will be a vast number of first-hand accounts providing astonishing details of the intense fighting including the heroism of the Spanish troops, the massacre of Colborne’s brigade by Polish lancers, Beresford’s near-fatal indecisiveness, and the heroic charge of the Fusilier brigade. This presentation allows readers avid for detailed historical information to draw their own conclusions about how the events of the battle unfolded.
Author: Guy Dempsey Publisher: Frontline Books ISBN: 1399066447 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 316
Book Description
On 16 May 1811, the small town of Albuera was the setting for one of the Peninsular War’s most bloody and desperate battles. A combined Spanish, British and Portuguese force of more than 30,000 men, under the command of Lord Beresford, stubbornly blocked the march of the French field marshal Soult, who was trying to reach the fortress of Badajoz, twelve miles to the north. However, after suffering losses of up to 7,000 men during the fighting, Wellington declared that, ‘Another such battle will ruin us’. One British regiment, the 57th Foot, suffered casualties of more than 50 per cent. Similarly, the French fought with enormous tenacity, and sustained almost equally heavy losses. The stories from those who fought in the battle on both sides make for both chilling and inspiring reading. These contemporaneous accounts include letters, diaries, official correspondence, army records, maps, newspaper reports and memoirs totaling over 100 contemporary accounts of the battle. They range from the comprehensive after-action reports of the British, Portuguese, Spanish and French commanders to casualty and prisoner lists and to recollections of individual soldiers from all the combatant armies. The purpose of this book is to tell the story of the battle exclusively by way of these primary sources, with English translations for foreign language sources, along with, in each case, a commentary identifying the source and its context. The heart of the work will be a vast number of first-hand accounts providing astonishing details of the intense fighting including the heroism of the Spanish troops, the massacre of Colborne’s brigade by Polish lancers, Beresford’s near-fatal indecisiveness, and the heroic charge of the Fusilier brigade. This presentation allows readers avid for detailed historical information to draw their own conclusions about how the events of the battle unfolded.
Author: Ian Fletcher Publisher: Crowood Press (UK) ISBN: 9781861263728 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Examine the legend now known as one of the bloodiest days in the history of the British Army. An Allied army of British redcoats, Portuguese and Spanish troops took position around Albuera, Spain, where Napoleon's Marshal Soult would attempt to force them out. The battle ended with an Allied victory, but at an appalling cost in lives. Fletcher, a respected authority on the Peninsular War, recounts the entire 1811 campaign, with Albuera as its centerpiece. Packed with photos and maps, including a striking portfolio of 16 full-color uniform figures meticulously detailed by military artist Gerry Embleton.
Author: Michael Crumplin Publisher: Casemate Publishers ISBN: 1844685586 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 229
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The precepts laid down are the result of the experience acquired in the war in the Peninsula, from the first battle of Rolia in 1808, to the last in Belgium, of Waterloo in 1815They have been the means of saving the lives, and of relieving, if not even of preventing, the miseries of thousands of our fellow-creatures throughout the civilized world.George James Guthrie is one of the unsung heroes of the Peninsular War and Waterloo, and of British military medicine. He was a guiding light in surgery. He was not only a soldier's surgeon and a hands-on doctor, he also set a precedent by keeping records and statistics of cases. While the innovations in the medical services of the French Republic and Empire have been publicized, a military surgeon of the caliber of Guthrie has been largely ignored by students of the period until now. Michael Crumplin, in this comprehensive and graphic study of this remarkable doctor, follows him through his career in the field and recognizes his exceptional contribution to British military medicine and to Wellington's army.
Author: D. K. Broster Publisher: Good Press ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 345
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Mr. Rowl by D. K. Broster is a charming and heartwarming tale that revolves around the endearing character of Mr. Rowl. Broster's vivid descriptions and insightful observations bring Mr. Rowl's world to life, capturing the essence of his personality and his unique perspective on life. Through his adventures and encounters, Mr. Rowl teaches valuable lessons about love, friendship, and the importance of embracing one's true self. This endearing story is a delightful read for both children and adults alike.
Author: D. K. Broster Publisher: DigiCat ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 305
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Mr. Rowl is an historical romance novel set in England during the Napoleonic Wars, following the fortunes of a captured Napoleon's soldier throughout the time of his captivation in England. Captain Raoul des Sablières is a French prisoner of war who is unjustly sent to the Plymouth hulks (Prison ship). He escapes and is befriended by a Royal Navy captain, Hervey Barrington, who tries to help him reunite with the young Englishwoman he loves, and with his repatriation to France.
Author: Max Pemberton Publisher: e-artnow ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 334
Book Description
Mr. Rowl is an historical romance novel set in England during the Napoleonic Wars, following the fortunes of a captured Napoleon's soldier throughout the time of his captivation in England. Captain Raoul des Sablières is a French prisoner of war who is unjustly sent to the Plymouth hulks (Prison ship). He escapes and is befriended by a Royal Navy captain, Hervey Barrington, who tries to help him reunite with the young Englishwoman he loves, and with his repatriation to France.
Author: Charles Esdaile Publisher: Pen and Sword ISBN: 1844151913 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 353
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Many books have been written about the British struggle against Napoleon in the Peninsula. A few recent studies have given a broader view of the ebb and flow of a long war that had a shattering impact on Spain and Portugal and marked the history of all the nations involved. But none of these books has concentrated on how these momentous events were perceived and understood by the people who experienced them. Charles Esdaile has brought together a vivid selection of contemporary accounts of every aspect of the war to create a panoramic yet minutely detailed picture of those years of turmoil. The story is told through memoirs, letters and eyewitness testimony from all sides. Instead of generals and statesmen, we mostly hear from less-well-known figures - junior officers and ordinary soldiers and civilians who recorded their immediate experience of the conflict.
Author: Richard Holmes Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company ISBN: 9780393052114 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 542
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Based on the letters and diaries of the British soldiers who served as the backbone of the army from 1760 to 1860, this illuminating book is rich in the history of a fascinating era. of illustrations.
Author: Norman Macleod Publisher: DigiCat ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 198
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'The Starling' by Norman Macleod is a novel set in Scotland. The story revolves around a decent shoemaker of Perth and a starling he owns. He taught the starling to whistle a few beautiful Scottish old tunes. One Sabbath morning, the minister heard the bird singing "Ower the water to Charlie!" with great glee. On Monday morning, he forced a cruel decision upon the shoemaker of the elder...
Author: Guy Dempsey
Author: Guy Dempsey
Author: Ian Fletcher
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Author: D. K. Broster
Author: D. K. Broster
Author: Max Pemberton
Author: Charles Esdaile
Author: Richard Holmes
Author: Norman Macleod