| Author |
Oman, Charles, 1860-1946 |
| Title |
A history of the Peninsular War, Vol. 6, September 1, 1812-August 5, 1813 : The siege of Burgos, the retreat from Burgos, the campaign of Vittoria, the battles of the Pyrenees
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| Original Publication |
Oxford: Claredon Press, 1922.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_History_of_the_Peninsular_War
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 61.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Brian Coe, Ramón Pajares Box and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was created from images of public domain material made available by the University of Toronto Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"A History of the Peninsular War, Vol. 6, September 1, 1812-August 5, 1813" by Charles Oman is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This volume specifically focuses on key military events during the Peninsular War, including the Siege of Burgos, the retreat from Burgos, and the battle campaigns leading up to the conflict at Vittoria and in the Pyrenees. Oman’s in-depth analysis provides insights into the strategies employed by key figures, such as Wellington and his adversaries, painting a vivid picture of the challenges faced during these crucial military operations. At the start of the volume, the author outlines the significant events during 1812, emphasizing Wellington's strategic movements following his entry into Madrid. As he grapples with the formidable forces of his French opponents, particularly Clausel's Army of Portugal, Wellington's planning and anxieties are detailed. The narrative reveals the precariousness of the British position and the tactical decisions made to address multiple threats, setting the stage for the subsequent campaigns discussed throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
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| Subject |
Peninsular War, 1807-1814
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
73069 |
| Release Date |
Feb 28, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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