This book is required reading for any student of Napoleon and the Napoleonic Wars.
The Armourer, inc. Classic Arms & Militaria, August 2017
This book is required reading for any student of Napoleon and the Napoleonic Wars.
The writer manages to vividly convey what it was like to take part in two hard fought campaigns, not for glory, but for survival.
Stuart Asquith, Author
The writer manages to vividly convey what it was like to take part in two hard fought campaigns, not for glory, but for survival.
First published in French in Paris 1814, in English 1990 this book presents an account of the Peninsular War from a somewhat different perspective. The writer was a junior officer in Napoleon’s 2nd Regiment of Hussars, and he presents early events in the conflict, such as the march and then Napoleon’s entry into Madrid, as well as subsequent actions, including the pursuit to Corunna. For De Rocca Spain was a totally hostile country, where he was constantly under threat from both the Spanish troops and civilian population. He describes the fighting in fairly uncompromising detail, providing the reader with a vivid account of the Peninsular War. Noted historian Philip Haythornthwaite has provided an interesting introduction to the text and there are four maps.
Stuart Asquith, Author
First published in French in Paris 1814, in English 1990 this book presents an account of the Peninsular War from a somewhat different perspective. The writer was a junior officer in Napoleon’s 2nd Regiment of Hussars, and he presents early events in the conflict, such as the march and then Napoleon’s entry into Madrid, as well as subsequent actions, including the pursuit to Corunna. For De Rocca Spain was a totally hostile country, where he was constantly under threat from both the Spanish troops and civilian population. He describes the fighting in fairly uncompromising detail, providing the reader with a vivid account of the Peninsular War. Noted historian Philip Haythornthwaite has provided an interesting introduction to the text and there are four maps.
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The Armourer Incorporating Classic Arms & Militaria, June 2017
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A most worthwhile account and an excellent choice for a reprint.
Stuart Asquith, Author
A most worthwhile account and an excellent choice for a reprint.
