March of Death
sir john moore's retreat to corunna, 1808-1809
$64.02
- Hardcover
256 pages
- Release Date
1 March 2016
Summary
In the bitter winter of 1808, a small British force found itself outnumbered and out-maneuvered by a French army led by Emperor Napoleon. Faced with a crushing defeat, the British, commanded by Sir John Moore, turned and marched through the mountains of northern Spain.
Casting away baggage and supplies, the little army retreated through desolate mountain passes before reaching Corunna with the French at their heels. There they turned and fought, before embarking for Britain and safety…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781848328303 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1848328303 |
| Author: | Christopher Summerville |
| Publisher: | Pen & Sword Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Frontline Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 1 March 2016 |
| Weight: | 588g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 156mm |
| Series: | Napoleonic Library |
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“It is a popular history that is very well written and will keep the reader’s interest. I strongly recommend it for those who have not read much on the Peninsula War. It is a great place for further studies!”– “The Napoleon Series”
About The Author
Christopher Summerville
Christopher Summerville is a leading authority on the Napoleonic Wars. His works include Napoleon’s Polish Gamble: Eylau and Friedland 1807 and Who was Who at Waterloo a Biography of the Battle. He has also edited new editions of Baron de Marbot memoirs and of Segur’s classic history of Napoleon’s 1812 campaign.
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