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OverviewConstant 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 Using much previously unpublished material, it offers a vivid description of the guerrilla and his lifestyle. Full Product DetailsAuthor: René Chartrand (Author) , Richard HookPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Imprint: Osprey Publishing Volume: 108 Dimensions: Width: 18.40cm , Height: 0.70cm , Length: 24.80cm Weight: 0.222kg ISBN: 9781841766294ISBN 10: 1841766291 Pages: 64 Publication Date: 28 May 2004 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: No Longer Our Product Availability: Out of stock  The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Language: English Table of ContentsIntroduction · Insurrections in Spain from 1808 · Chronology · The Rise and Spread of the Guerrillas · Why become a Guerrilla? · Guerrilla Bands and Leaders · Weapons and Clothing · Tactics · Cruelty and Revenge · The guerrillas and the British · The overall impact of the Guerrillas · The end of the Guerrillas · After the warReviewsAuthor InformationRené 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. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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