Napoleonic Wars, 19th Century British History - Victorian Era (1837-1901), 18th Century British History - Georgian Era (1715-1837), British Armed Forces - Biography, Great Britain - Army, 19th Century British History - Military History, 1800 - 1815 (Napol
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Overview
By 1810 Napoleon reigned supreme over most of continental Europe. But the Iberian Peninsula remained unsubdued, particularly Portugal, which continued to resist. Napoleon ordered Marshal Massena to crush this resistance with the Army of Portugal. Greatly strengthened, Massena's army would drive the Portuguese and British into the sea. Facing the French were 60,000 British and Portuguese troops. No-one knew how the Portuguese would perform in battle, but on September 27, 1810, they received their baptism of fire. This title details the grueling Bussaco campaign as French attempts to subdue Portugal reached their climax.Book Details
Published
February 17, 2005
Publisher
Westport, Conn. : Praeger, c2005.
Pages
96
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780275986186