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Battle Story Talavera 1809

Author : Digby Smith
Publisher : Spellmount, Limited Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9780752498744
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (987 download)

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Download or read book Battle Story Talavera 1809 written by Digby Smith and published by Spellmount, Limited Publishers. This book was released on 2014-06-02 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At Talavera an Anglo-Spanish army under Sir Arthur Wellesley combined with a Spanish army in operations against French-occupied Madrid. After fierce fighting the French army's attacks were repulsed several times before withdrawing from the field. Wellesley was ennobled as 'Viscount Wellington of Talavera' for the action. Napoleonic expert Digby Smith covers the uniforms, colours and standards, organization and tactics of the three armies involved, their orders of battle and losses. The strategic background to the battle, including Napoleon's disastrous 'management by puppet' policy, which was to bedevil the efforts of all French commanders in Spain and Portugal for the rest of the war. The artillery systems used are examined, including ballistic performance. The progress of the battle is analysed in detail, interspersed with personal accounts of participants at critical points. There will be a complete display of the losses involved as well as an account of the aftermath of the action and its effects on Wellesley's subsequent performance.

The Battles of Talavera

Author : John Wilson Croker
Publisher : Legare Street Press
ISBN 13 : 9781019928776
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (287 download)

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Download or read book The Battles of Talavera written by John Wilson Croker and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A long poem recounting the events of the Battle of Talavera, a significant engagement fought during the Peninsular War in 1809 between the British army and the French army of Joseph Bonaparte. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Talavera 1809

Author : René Chartrand
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1780961812
Total Pages : 98 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book Talavera 1809 written by René Chartrand and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2013-03-20 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A highly illustrated account of the battle of Talavera in 1809, one of the major battles of the Peninsular War. The battle of Talavera in 1809 was one of the major battles of the Peninsular War and Arthur Wellesley's first victory in Spain itself, following which he was created Viscount Wellington of Talavera and Wellington. Although Wellesely's forces were outnumbered, and a sizeable contingent of the Spanish ran away, he had chosen a superb defensive position and was able to beat off successive French attacks, though at a heavy cost in terms of casualties. Although the French had withdrawn leaving Wellesley the master of the field, his high casualties and approaching French reinforcements led to Wellesley withdrawing to Portugal. His foray into Spain had an enormous effect on Spanish morale as they realized they were not alone in the struggle. British redcoats had had got to within 70km of Madrid, and they would return in future years. With full-colour maps, as well as contemporary prints and illustrations, this detailed yet concise volume examines the battle in detail.

HISTORY OF THE PENINSULAR WAR,

Author : CHARLES. OMAN
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781033449462
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (494 download)

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Download or read book HISTORY OF THE PENINSULAR WAR, written by CHARLES. OMAN and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

A History of the Peninsular War, Volume II January to September 1809

Author : Sir Charles William Chadwick Oman KBE
Publisher : Pickle Partners Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1782898328
Total Pages : 884 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (828 download)

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Book Synopsis A History of the Peninsular War, Volume II January to September 1809 by : Sir Charles William Chadwick Oman KBE

Download or read book A History of the Peninsular War, Volume II January to September 1809 written by Sir Charles William Chadwick Oman KBE and published by Pickle Partners Publishing. This book was released on 2014-08-15 with total page 884 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illustrated with 9 maps and 5 portraits The 1807-14 war in the Iberian Peninsula was one of the most significant and influential campaigns of the Napoleonic Wars. Arising from Napoleon's strategic need to impose his rule over Portugal and Spain, it evolved into a constant drain on his resources. Sir Charles Oman's seven-volume history of the campaign is an unrivalled and essential work. His extensive use and analysis of French, Spanish, Portuguese and British participants' accounts and archival material, together with his own inspection of the battlefields, provides a comprehensive and balanced account of this most important episode in Napoleonic military history. The fate of the Iberian Peninsula was very much in the balance during the period January-September 1809, when it seemed all too possible that Napoleon would achieve control over Spain and Portugal. This volume covers the continuing Spanish resistance to French occupation, the renewed French invasion of Portugal, and the return to the Peninsula and subsequent victories of Sir Arthur Wellesley, including his outmanoeuvring of the French from Oporto and culminating in the hard-fought victory at Talavera.

A History of the Peninsular War: Jan.-Sept. 1809. From the battle of Corunna to the end of the Talavera campaign

Author : Charles Oman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 714 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (89 download)

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Book Synopsis A History of the Peninsular War: Jan.-Sept. 1809. From the battle of Corunna to the end of the Talavera campaign by : Charles Oman

Download or read book A History of the Peninsular War: Jan.-Sept. 1809. From the battle of Corunna to the end of the Talavera campaign written by Charles Oman and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 714 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Talavera

Author : Peter Edwards
Publisher : Crowood Press UK
ISBN 13 : 9781861267672
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (676 download)

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Download or read book Talavera written by Peter Edwards and published by Crowood Press UK. This book was released on 2006-03-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Battle of Talavera of July 1809 was one of the battles that made the reputation of Arthur Wellesley - soon-to-be Duke of Wellington - in the peninsula campaign of the Napoleonic Wars. The allied force of 55,000 British Portuguese and Spanish faced 46,000 French troops commanded by Joseph Bonaparte and Marshals Jourdan and Victor and claimed victory after a fierce engagement over two days. Peter Edward's book is the first detailed modern study of one of Wellesley's great victories. It examines the battle in the context of earlier British action at Vimiero, Rolica and Corunna and gives the reader a blow-by-blow account of the action based on many little-known first-hand sources.

From the Battle of Corunna to the End of the Talavera, Jan.-Sept., 1809

Author : Charles William Chadwick Oman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780404169626
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (696 download)

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Book Synopsis From the Battle of Corunna to the End of the Talavera, Jan.-Sept., 1809 by : Charles William Chadwick Oman

Download or read book From the Battle of Corunna to the End of the Talavera, Jan.-Sept., 1809 written by Charles William Chadwick Oman and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Talavera Campaign 1809

Author : Tim Saunders
Publisher : Pen and Sword Military
ISBN 13 : 1399040073
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (99 download)

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Download or read book The Talavera Campaign 1809 written by Tim Saunders and published by Pen and Sword Military. This book was released on 2023-09-30 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lieutenant General Sir Arthur Wellesley returned to the Peninsular in 1809 convinced that the country could be held against the French. His audacious crossing of the Duoro and speedy victory at Oporto in May, followed by the deceptively easy ejection of Marshal Soult’s corps, confirmed this view, giving him the confidence to plan a campaign with General Cuesta’s Army of Extremadura to advance on French-held Madrid via the Tagus Valley. From the outset relations between the two allied generals were poor, not to mention the divisions and enmity within the Spanish juntas and army. Matters only got worse once Wellesley’s army entered Spain, thanks to a failure to provide supplies and missed opportunities. Finally, the French army, with King Joseph at its head, marched to confront the allies at Talavera. The fighting did not start well for the British, who were taken by surprise and had to fight hard to extricate themselves from trouble, before inexperienced staff officers and commanders mis-deployed divisions and brigades, nearly resulting in disaster for the Allies when Marshal Victor launched a night attack. The Peninsular Army still had much to learn. The following day, the French attacked again with the full force of a Napoleonic army infantry, cavalry and artillery, but the two-deep British line held and with their confidence shattered, the French withdrew. It was a hard-fought victory for the British commander, who was soon to be ennobled as the Duke of Wellington.

The Battles of Talavera. [By J. W. Croker.] A Poem ... Fifth Edition

Author : John Wilson Croker
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 44 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (24 download)

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Download or read book The Battles of Talavera. [By J. W. Croker.] A Poem ... Fifth Edition written by John Wilson Croker and published by . This book was released on 1810 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Sharpe's Eagle

Author : Bernard Cornwell
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 9780451212573
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (125 download)

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Download or read book Sharpe's Eagle written by Bernard Cornwell and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2004-08-03 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first book in Bernard Cornwell's epic Sharpe series, which completely transports the reader to an unforgettable time and place in history. At Talavera in July of 1809, Captain Richard Sharpe, bold, professional, and ruthless, prepares to lead his men against the armies of Napoleon into what will be the bloodiest battle of the war. Sharpe has earned his captaincy, but there are others, such as the foppish Lieutenant Gibbons and his uncle, Colonel Henry Simmerson, who have bought their commissions despite their incompetence. After their cowardly loss of the regiment's colors, their resentment toward the upstart Sharpe turns to treachery, and Sharpe must battle his way through sword fights and bloody warfare to redeem the honor of his regiment by capturing the most valued prize in the French Army—a golden Imperial Eagle, the standard touched by the hand of Napoleon himself.

A History of the Peninsular War

Author : Charles Oman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781853675898
Total Pages : 730 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (758 download)

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Download or read book A History of the Peninsular War written by Charles Oman and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 730 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fate of the Iberian Peninsula was very much in the balance during the period JanuaryûSeptember 1809, when it seemed all too possible that Napoleon would achieve control over Spain and Portugal. This volume covers the continuing Spanish resistance to French occupation, the renewed French invasion of Portugal, and the return to the Peninsula and subsequent victories of Sir Arthur Wellesley, including his outmanoeuvring of the French from Oporto and culminating in the hard-fought victory at Talavera.

BATTLE OF TALAVERA

Author : John Wilson 1780-1857 Croker
Publisher : Wentworth Press
ISBN 13 : 9781360526652
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (266 download)

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Download or read book BATTLE OF TALAVERA written by John Wilson 1780-1857 Croker and published by Wentworth Press. This book was released on 2016-08-24 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Plains of Talavera

Author : Martin Andrew McDowell
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781786970268
Total Pages : 498 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (72 download)

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Download or read book The Plains of Talavera written by Martin Andrew McDowell and published by . This book was released on 2016-05-25 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In January 1809 Moore's evacuated army arrived back in England, but by April another, this time under Sir Arthur Wellesley, is returned to Lisbon to renew the war with the forces of Napoleon. This army was 23,000 strong but at the time of Wellesley returning, the French had a quarter of a million men in the Peninsula and so he had very much to rely on the Spanish Armies to occupy the bulk of the French occupiers and also on the growing strength of the Spanish and Portuguese guerrillas, ably led by 'El Capucino' and 'El Charro'. In March of 1809, the French had captured the Portuguese port of Oporto and so Wellesley began there, to recapture the Portuguese second city and thus begins another chapter in the story of the 'The Rag and Bone Boys'. the 105th Foot, The Prince of Wales Own Wessex Regiment. To the Battle Honour of Maida, first on their Colours from the previous campaign of 1808, have now been added those of Rolica, Vimeiro and Coruna. They march with Wellesley to play a major role in crossing the River Douro to take Oporto and then on to Talavera to support the Spanish, from which they have to withdraw after this costly victory and then suffer a dreadful retreat where their starvation was worse than that of Moore's retreat in the previous year. After a year of inactivity, during which Officers could return home, the Summer of 1810 sees Wellesley again on the offensive, with new Allies, the Portuguese. This campaign includes the Battle of Busaco which was followed by the retreat back to the Lines of Torres Vedras, from which they finally advance when the French withdraw, having suffered starvation themselves. Throughout all the victories and retreats, the members of the 105th, both Rank and Commissioned, live, marry, fight and survive, including disputes with each other and the ongoing bitter feuds with the old enemies of Henry Carr, now a full Major.

The Battle of Talavera

Author : John Wilson Croker
Publisher : Palala Press
ISBN 13 : 9781341180347
Total Pages : 190 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (83 download)

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Download or read book The Battle of Talavera written by John Wilson Croker and published by Palala Press. This book was released on 2015-09-02 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

A History of the Peninsular War

Author : Sir Charles William Chadwick Oman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 664 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (655 download)

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Download or read book A History of the Peninsular War written by Sir Charles William Chadwick Oman and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 664 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Plains of Talavera

Author : Martin McDowell
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 760 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (236 download)

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Download or read book The Plains of Talavera written by Martin McDowell and published by . This book was released on 2016-05-24 with total page 760 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In January 1809 Moore's evacuated army arrived back in England, but by April another, this time under Sir Arthur Wellesley, was returned to Lisbon to renew the war with the forces of Napoleon. This army was 23,000 strong but at the time of Wellesley returning, the French had a quarter of a million men in the Peninsula and so he had very much to rely on Spanish Armies to occupy the bulk of the French occupiers and also on the growing strength of the Spanish and Portuguese guerrillas, ably led by El Capucino and El Charro. In March of 1809, the French had captured the Portuguese port of Oporto and so Wellesley began there, to recapture this Portuguese second city and here begins another chapter in the story of the 'The Rag and Bone Boys'. The 105th Foot, The Prince of Wales Own Wessex Regiment. To the Battle Honour of Maida, first on their Colours from the previous campaign of 1808, have now been added those of Rolica, Vimeiro and Coruna. They march with Wellesley to play a major role in crossing the River Douro to take Oporto and then on to Talavera to support the Spanish, from which they have to withdraw after this costly victory and then suffer a dreadful retreat where their starvation was worse than that of Moore's retreat in the previous year. After a year of inactivity, during which Officers could return home, the Summer of 1810 sees Wellesley again on the offensive, with new Allies, the Portuguese. This campaign includes the Battle of Busaco which was followed by the retreat back to the Lines of Torres Vedras, from which they finally advance when the French withdraw, having suffered starvation themselves. Throughout all the victories and retreats, the members of the 105th, both Rank and Commissioned, live, marry, fight and survive, through disputes, deep friendship and the perils of dreadful conflict. As usual, Henry Carr, now a full Major, must endure the ongoing personal feuds with the same old enemies, but support arrives, as usual, from his own friends and allies.