The retreat to Corunna is one of the epic campaigns of the Napoleonic Wars (1799-1815). Late in 1808 Sir John Moore found himself virtually alone with his small British army deep inside Spain. The armies of his Spanish allies had been overwhelmed and he faced a victorious French force under the Emperor Napoleon. He had little option but to order a retreat to the port of Corunna. This became the most arduous of trials with armies traversing mountainous terrain over appalling roads in the depths of winter. Somehow Moore held his outnumbered; exhausted men together as they struggled to reach safety. Finally at Corunna Moore's army turned to face its tormentors.
#522055 in Books Greenhill Books 1999-10-30Ingredients: Example IngredientsOriginal language:EnglishPDF # 1 14.06 x .95 x 10.13l; #File Name: 1853673714208 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Louis RenardBest book on Napoleon's era uniforms; fantastic color plates.!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. BeautifulBy ericThis is a beautiful book coffee table book. Great pictures of Napeleon's cavarly. There is some useful information for us Historex modelers.6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. the Imperial Guard cavalry in all their splendor.By Eduardo J. Tellez AThis book is; perhaps; one of the most beautiful been published this past year; and is certainly one not to be missed.A large format of 208 pages; containing 91 plates in full colour showing the cavalry of the Imperial Guard 1804-1815; as painted by Lucien Rousselot. This is the first time that these paintings have been collated in one volume. Each plate is accompanied by an expletive text; thus adding to the importance of this publication. In a series of wonderful full color plates; this superb book conveys the glory of soldiers of a military era surpassing the splendor of any other. This beautiful book brings together for the very first time the color plates by this celebrated artist illustrating the regiments of the Imperial Guard cavalry in all their splendor.A magnificent book that will simply take your breath away.
