In this definitive account of the Peninsular War (1808–14); Napoleon’s six-year war against Spain; Ronald Fraser examines what led to the emperor’s devastating defeat against the popular opposition—the guerrillas—and their British and Portuguese allies. As well as relating the histories of the great political and military figures of the war; Fraser brings to life the anonymous masses—the artisans; peasants and women who fought; suffered and died—and restores their role in this barbaric war to its rightful place while overturning the view that this was a straightforward military campaign. This vivid; meticulously researched book offers a distinct and profound vision of “Napoleon’s Vietnam†and shows the reality of the disasters of war: the suffering; discontents and social upheaval that accompanied the fighting.
#291196 in Books Osprey Publishing 2006-02-28 2006-02-28Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.76 x .16 x 7.25l; .46 #File Name: 184176899564 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Good overviewBy Scott BaileyExcellent book on this subject. Covers the uniforms and organizations on this organization and the battles it fought in during this war. After reading I was amazed at the small amount of men and material that the german used to help thier spanish allies. Good pictues and colored drawing is a plus.7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Needed information on Legion CondorBy ignorance is blissThis Osprey title goes into much greater detail on German participation in Spain during the Guerra Civil. Accurate numbers on German combatants from all services are supplied. There are some details on equipment used; though some more color plates for tanks; artillery and aircraft would have been helpful. The uniform illustrations are the usual Osprey quality. This volume fills some gaps left by the other Osprey titles; the "Spanish Civil War" and "The Spanish Civil War in the Air".0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy John William LewisExcellent
