Portugal 1808: Wellington’s First Peninsular Campaign
$69.85
- Hardcover
216 pages
- Release Date
8 November 2024
Summary
Portugal 1808: Wellington’s Baptism of Fire
When Napoleon’s ambition led him to seize the Spanish throne in 1808, he unwittingly forged an alliance between Britain and Spain. Sir Arthur Wellesley’s South American expedition was rerouted to the Iberian Peninsula, landing in Portugal near the Rio Mondego.
Facing logistical challenges, Wellesley relied on the Royal Navy for support as he marched south to confront Marshal Junot and liberate Lisbon. His first victory came at Roli…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781036104382 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1036104389 |
| Author: | Tim Saunders |
| Publisher: | Pen & Sword Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Pen & Sword Books Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 216 |
| Release Date: | 8 November 2024 |
| Weight: | 640g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 156mm |
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About The Author
Tim Saunders
TIM SAUNDERS served as an infantry officer with the British Army for thirty years, during which time he visited campaigns far and wide, from ancient to modern. Since leaving the Army he has become a full time military historian, with this being his sixteenth book, and has made nearly fifty full documentary films with Battlefield History and Pen & Sword. He is an active guide and accredited member of the Guild of Battlefield Guides.
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