Spanish Guerrillas in the Peninsular War 1808-14

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Spanish Guerrillas in the Peninsular War 1808-14
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Rene Chartrand
Illustrated by Richard Hook
SeriesElite
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:64
Dimensions(mm): Height 248,Width 184
Category/GenreNapoleonic wars
ISBN/Barcode 9781841766294
ClassificationsDewey:940.2742
Audience
Undergraduate
Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Professional & Vocational
General
Illustrations 29 b/w; 29 col

Publishing Details

Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Publication Date 28 May 2004
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

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. Using much previously unpublished material, it offers a vivid description of the guerrilla and his lifestyle.

Author Biography

Rene 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. Richard Hook was born in 1938 and trained at Reigate College of Art. After national service, he became art editor of the much-praised magazine 'Finding Out.' He has worked as a freelance illustrator ever since, earning an international reputation particularly for his deep knowledge of Native American material culture. Richard currently lives in Sussex.