Talavera 1809

Author : René Chartrand
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1780961812
Total Pages : 98 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( 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: 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 Although the French had withdrawn leaving Wellesley the master of the field, his high casualties and approaching French reinforcements led to Wellesley withdrawing to Portugal.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 Madraid, and they would return in future years.

Author : Bernard Cornwell
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 9780451212573
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( 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.

Author : Digby Smith
Publisher : Spellmount, Limited Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9780752498744
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( 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.

Author : René Chartrand
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1780961820
Total Pages : 173 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( 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 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 Madraid, and they would return in future years.

Author : Charles Stewart Grant
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781858185934
Total Pages : 159 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wellington's Return written by Charles Stewart Grant and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : John Wilson Croker
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 50 pages
Book Rating : 4.VJ/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Battles of Talavera written by John Wilson Croker and published by . This book was released on 1810 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Miscellaneous poetry, 1810-1819.

Author : Stuart Reid
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1472801555
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wellington's Army in the Peninsula 1809–14 written by Stuart Reid and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2013-02-20 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This highly detailed study provides a clear account of how the British Army was organised, who commanded it, and how it functioned in the field during the Peninsular War. Focusing principally on infantry, cavalry and artillery, including foreign units in British pay, it provides a detailed and comprehensive order of battle. Doctrine, training, tactics and equipment are discussed in depth, and medical services and engineers are also covered. Concise biographical details of key commanders, over 60 unit tree diagrams, organisational tables, plus numerous illustrations make this an essential reference work for students of this period.

Author : Tim Saunders
Publisher : Pen and Sword Military
ISBN 13 : 1399040057
Total Pages : 364 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( 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 364 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.

Author : Peter Edwards
Publisher : Crowood Press UK
ISBN 13 : 9781861267672
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( 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.

Author : North Ludlow Beamish
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 460 pages
Book Rating : 4.1C/5 ( download)

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Download or read book History of the King's German Legion written by North Ludlow Beamish and published by . This book was released on 1832 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: