ebooks Saipan Tinian 1944: Piercing the Japanese Empire (Campaign) by Gordon L. Rottman in History

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A new battlefield guide to the Peninsular War is long overdue. Modern development in Spain and Portugal has encroached on many of the battlefields; new research has questioned established interpretations of events; and there is a broader appreciation of the parts played by all the armies involved - the French on one side and the Spanish; Portuguese and British on the other. Andrew Rawson; in this highly illustrated and practical guide; offers a wide-ranging; up-to-date and balanced account of this prolonged conflict; and he guides the reader and the visitor across the terrain over which the armies marched and fought. He reconstructs the major battles in graphic detail; and provides practical tours of the major battlefields and campaigns. Also included are sections examining the armies; the military organization and tactics of the time and the role of the Spanish guerrillas. This guide to the Peninsular War will be essential reading for anyone who wants a concise and accessible introduction to the conflict; and it will serve as an invaluable reference guide for visitors who want to explore the sites of the fighting two centuries ago.