The Battle of Barrosa
Title | The Battle of Barrosa PDF eBook |
Author | John Grehan |
Publisher | Skyhorse |
Pages | 235 |
Release | 2014-06-03 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1629140732 |
By the winter of 1810–11, the armies of Napoleon had overrun most of Spain and Joseph Bonaparte sat on the throne in Madrid. But the Spanish Government had found refuge in the fortress-port of Cadiz and the Spaniards refused to admit that they had been conquered. With a British army under Sir Thomas Graham helping to defend Cadiz, the Spanish cause seemed certain to prevail. But then the Spaniards wanted to throw Graham’s force into a reckless battle against the French. If the battle was won, the siege of Cadiz would be lifted; if the battle was lost Cadiz would be rendered defenseless and the Spanish government left at the mercy of the invaders. The opposing forces met on the heights of Barossa in one of the most savage encounters of the Peninsular War. At stake was the very survival of the Spanish nation and the future course of the war against Napoleon. The Battle of Barossa is the first book to examine this crucial campaign in detail and to reveal its true historical importance. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in history--books about World War II, the Third Reich, Hitler and his henchmen, the JFK assassination, conspiracies, the American Civil War, the American Revolution, gladiators, Vikings, ancient Rome, medieval times, the old West, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
The Battle of Barrosa, March 5th, 1811
Title | The Battle of Barrosa, March 5th, 1811 PDF eBook |
Author | Richard J. Milward |
Publisher | |
Pages | 18 |
Release | 1950 |
Genre | Barrosa, Battle of, Spain, 1811 |
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The Battles of Barrosa and Albuera; Or, Valour and Victory. A Poem. By the Author of The Triumph of Loyalty [i.e. Thomas Archer].
Title | The Battles of Barrosa and Albuera; Or, Valour and Victory. A Poem. By the Author of The Triumph of Loyalty [i.e. Thomas Archer]. PDF eBook |
Author | Thomas ARCHER (Curate of Prittlewell.) |
Publisher | |
Pages | 24 |
Release | 1811 |
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The Battles of the Danube and Barrosa
Title | The Battles of the Danube and Barrosa PDF eBook |
Author | John GUILLIAM |
Publisher | |
Pages | 104 |
Release | 1811 |
Genre | Battles |
ISBN |
Sharpe's Fury
Title | Sharpe's Fury PDF eBook |
Author | Bernard Cornwell |
Publisher | Harper Collins |
Pages | 515 |
Release | 2009-10-13 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 0061803936 |
From New York Times bestselling author Bernard Cornwell, the eleventh installment in the world-renowned Sharpe series, chronicling the rise of Richard Sharpe, a Private in His Majesty’s Army at the siege of Seringapatam. In the winter of 1811, the war seems lost. Spain has fallen to the French, except for Cadiz, now the Spanish capital and itself under siege. Inside the city walls an intricate diplomatic dance is taking place and Richard Sharpe faces more than one enemy. The small British force is trapped by a French army, and their only hope lies with the outnumbered redcoats outside refusing to admit defeat. There, in the sweltering horror of Barrosa, Sharpe will meet his old enemy Colonel Vandal once again.
General Graham's grand march at the Battle of Barrosa
Title | General Graham's grand march at the Battle of Barrosa PDF eBook |
Author | David Lee |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 1811 |
Genre | |
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The Battles of Salamanca and Barrosa
Title | The Battles of Salamanca and Barrosa PDF eBook |
Author | Cervantes (pseud.) |
Publisher | |
Pages | 56 |
Release | 1812 |
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