English Battles and Sieges in the Peninsula. by William Francis Patrick Napier
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| Author | Napier, William Francis Patrick, 1785-1860 |
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| Title |
English Battles and Sieges in the Peninsula. Extracted from his 'Peninsula War'. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 49.9 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "English Battles and Sieges in the Peninsula" by Lieut.-Gen. Sir William Napier is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work focuses on the British military campaigns during the Peninsular War, detailing various battles and sieges such as Roriça, Vimiero, and Coruña, highlighting the challenges faced by British forces against the formidable French army and their strategies. It seeks to honor British soldiers and provide an authentic representation of military encounters through the lens of a participant and historian. The opening of the text sets the stage by introducing the circumstances of the British military's engagement in Portugal against French forces. It recounts the Combat of Roriça, describing Sir Arthur Wellesley’s tactical maneuvers and the difficulties encountered during the fight. The narrative details the composition of forces, the geographical challenges, and the unfolding battle events including critical mistakes and heroic actions amidst the chaos of war. This initial portion serves to establish the tone, context, and the author's firsthand understanding of the complexities of wartime leadership and military engagement. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | Peninsular War, 1807-1814 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 63210 |
| Release Date | Sep 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 80 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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