Albuera: Wellington's Peninsular Campaign of 1811

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The battle of Albuera was fought between the forces of France, led by Marshal Soult, and the combined forces of Britain, Portugal and Spain under Sir William Beresford. The battle, named after the Spanish village about which the fighting took place, cost the lives of 13,000 men. The French effort, to disrupt Beresford's siege of the town of Badajoz was unsuccessful, but this was not a great allied victory. Nonetheless, Albuera became one of the most famous of Peninsular battles.

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The battle of Albuera was fought between the forces of France, led by Marshal Soult, and the combined forces of Britain, Portugal and Spain under Sir William Beresford. The battle, named after the Spanish village about which the fighting took place, cost the lives of 13,000 men. The French effort, to disrupt Beresford's siege of the town of Badajoz was unsuccessful, but this was not a great allied victory. Nonetheless, Albuera became one of the most famous of Peninsular battles.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 264
Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd
Published: 25 Jan 2008
ISBN 10: 1861269463
ISBN 13: 9781861269461
Book Overview: Features and reviews in Military Illustrated, Battlefields, Military Historical Society and The First Empire and Age Napoleon magazines. Reviews in War Studies Journal, The Regiment and Pennant magazines.

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Peter Edwards was commissioned into the Northamptonshire Regiment (previously the 48th Foot] Subsequently he commanded the Officer Training Corps at Bristol University. He is the author of Talavera [Crowood 2005]. Resident - Suffolk

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