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Talavera 1809
Wellington’s lightning strike into Spain
Series: Campaign
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Talavera 1809
A highly illustrated account of the battle of Talavera in 1809, one of the major battles of the Peninsular War.
A highly illustrated account of the battle of Talavera in 1809, one of the major battles of the Peninsular War.
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Talavera 1809 provides a highly illustrated account of the battle of Talavera, one of the major battles of the Peninsular War.
The battle of Talavera in 1809 marked Arthur Wellesley’s first victory in Spain itself. Following this triumph, he was honoured with the title Viscount Wellington of Talavera and Wellington. Despite being outnumbered and facing desertion by a sizeable contingent of the Spanish, Wellesley strategically selected a superb defensive position. This strategic choice allowed him to repel successive French attacks, albeit at a heavy cost in casualties.
Although the French withdrew, leaving Wellesley in control of the battlefield, the high casualties and the approach of French reinforcements prompted Wellesley to retreat to Portugal. Nevertheless, his expedition into Spain had a significant impact on Spanish morale, reinforcing the belief that they were not alone in their struggle. The presence of British redcoats so near to Madrid, within 70 km, signified that they would return in the years to follow.
Featuring full-colour maps along with contemporary prints and illustrations, this detailed yet concise volume examines the battle with precision and insight.
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René Chartrand's Talavera 1809 is praised for its succinct encapsulation of the historical campaign, highlighting Wellington’s pivotal victory as a significant morale boost to the Spanish, showing solidarity against French rule. The book is noted for its powerful exploration of tactics and strategies, enriched by Graham Turner's vivid colour illustrations, which bring the events to life.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781780961804
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 20 March 2013
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Osprey Publishing
Illustration: 30 b/w; 42 col
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Graham Turner
Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 6.0mm
Width: 178.0mm
Height: 244.0mm
Weight: 340g
Pages: 96
About the Author
Rene Chartrand was born in Montreal and educated in Canada, the United States 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 over 30 Osprey titles. He lives in Gatineau, Quebec. Graham Turner is a leading historical artist, specializing in the medieval period. He has illustrated numerous titles for Osprey, covering a wide variety of subjects from the dress of the 10th-century armies of the Caliphates, through the action of bloody medieval battles, to the daily life of the British Redcoat of the late 18th century. The son of the illustrator Michael Turner, Graham lives and works in Buckinghamshire, UK.
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