Spanish Guerrillas in the Peninsular War 1808-14 (Elite) - Softcover

Chartrand, Rene

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1841766291 ISBN 13: 9781841766294

Publisher: Osprey Publishing, 2004

Synopsis

Constant Spanish guerrilla activity so drained the resources and diverted the attention of the French military that Wellington was able to advance against and overcome a numerically superior enemy. So many French soldiers were being used to counter the guerrillas and the threat that they posed that less than a third of the French army could be tasked with confronting Wellington. This book brings to life, for the first time, the formation, tactics and experiences of the Spanish guerrilla forces that fought Napoleon's army during the Peninsular War (1808-1814). Using much previously unpublished material, it offers a vivid description of the guerrilla and his lifestyle.

About this title

From the Publisher:

An unrivalled illustrated reference source on fighting men and commanders, past and present. Each volume is packed with full colour artwork, making military history uniquely accessible to enthusiasts of all ages.

About the Author:

René Chartrand was born in Montreal and educated in Canada, the US and the Bahamas. A senior curator with Canada's National Historic Sites for nearly three decades, he is now a freelance writer and historical consultant. He has written numerous articles and books including some 20 Osprey titles. He lives in Hull, Quebec, with his wife and two sons.

About this edition

• Publisher: Osprey Publishing
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1841766291
• ISBN 13: 9781841766294
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 64
• Illustrator: Hook Richard