Spanish Guerrillas in the Peninsular War 1808–14

René Chartrand (Author), Richard Hook

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English

Osprey Publishing
20 May 2012

European history; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900; Napoleonic Wars; Irregular or guerrilla forces & warfare

Series: Elite

Constant 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 Using much previously unpublished material, it offers a vivid description of the guerrilla and his lifestyle.

By: René Chartrand (Author)
Illustrated by: Richard Hook
Imprint: Osprey Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 108
Dimensions: Height: 248mm, Width: 184mm, Spine: 7mm
Weight: 222g
ISBN: 9781841766294
ISBN 10: 1841766291
Series: Elite
Pages: 64
Publication Date: 20 May 2012
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , General/trade , A / AS level , Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

René 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.