Operations of the British Army in Spain: Involving Broad Hints to the Commissariat, and Board of Transports; With Anecdotes Illustrative of the Spanish Character (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

British Army In Spain

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ISBN 10: 0484683462 ISBN 13: 9780484683463

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A restored classic of military history, offering broad hints and vivid anecdotes from the British Army in Spain.

This edition collects the operations, commentary, and anecdotal illustrations that illuminate the era’s campaigns and the people involved. It blends tactical notes with cultural sketches, giving readers a window into the challenges and characters of the period.

Readers will encounter firsthand accounts of marches, engagements, and the complex logistics of moving an army, as well as portraits and curiosities that reveal the era’s social mores and humor. The book foregrounds the day-to-day realities of war and the voices that shaped public opinion in its time.

Overviews of campaigns and river crossings, with specific engagements and leadership actions.
Anecdotes that illustrate Spanish character and social life of the period.
Contemporary notes and reflections on military logistics, command, and transport.
Context for major events in the broader Napoleonic era and their reception at the time.

Ideal for readers of military history and 19th‑century chronicles who want a compact, era‑specific view of British operations in Spain.

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