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A history of the Peninsular War, Vol. 5, Oct. 1811-Aug. 31, 1812

Chapter 1: A HISTORY OF THE PENINSULAR WAR
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The volume offers a detailed narrative of a concentrated year of campaigning in the Iberian Peninsula, recounting sieges, pitched engagements, and extended maneuvers while examining how operational choices, communication, and local irregular warfare shaped outcomes. It interleaves topographical analysis of key battlefields, contemporary dispatches and decoded cipher material, and commentary on the decisions and coordination among opposing commanders. Drawn from archival documents, campaign diaries, and on-the-ground study, the text balances tactical description with strategic context and includes maps, illustrations, and specialized appendices.

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Title: A history of the Peninsular War, Vol. 5, Oct. 1811-Aug. 31, 1812

Valencia, Ciudad Rodrigo, Badajoz, Salamanca, Madrid

Author: Charles Oman

Release date: May 31, 2020 [eBook #62291]
Most recently updated: October 18, 2024

Language: English

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  Marshal Soult, Duke of Dalmatia
from the portrait by Girardet


A HISTORY OF THE
PENINSULAR WAR

BY
CHARLES OMAN

M.A. Oxon., Hon. LL.D. Edin.
FELLOW OF THE BRITISH ACADEMY
CHICHELE PROFESSOR OF MODERN HISTORY
FELLOW OF ALL SOULS COLLEGE
CORRESPONDING MEMBER OF THE REAL ACADEMIA
DE LA HISTORIA OF MADRID, OF THE ACADEMY OF LISBON
AND OF THE ACADEMY OF SAN LUIS OF SARAGOSSA

Vol. V
Oct. 1811 – Aug. 31, 1812
VALENCIA     CIUDAD RODRIGO     BADAJOZ
SALAMANCA     MADRID

WITH MAPS AND ILLUSTRATIONS

OXFORD
AT THE CLARENDON PRESS
1914


OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
LONDON   EDINBURGH   GLASGOW   NEW YORK
TORONTO   MELBOURNE   BOMBAY

HUMPHREY MILFORD M.A.
PUBLISHER TO THE UNIVERSITY