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.
#8280445 in Books Routledge 2003-12-12Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 11.00 x 1.90 x 8.50l; 4.91 #File Name: 1857431871680 pages
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