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Salamanca: 1812by Rory Muir
Synopses & ReviewsReview:"It would be difficult to dissect the July 18, 1812 Battle of Salamanca more definitively than Rory Muir has done in this work. He has written a relentlessly detailed description of Wellington's great Spanish victory, drawing on a multitude of primary sources including manuscript memoirs. Each chapter provides a blow-by-blow account of each phase of the battle and concludes with a separate 'Commentary' section in which Muir provides his own view of mistakes made and opportunities gained or lost. The numerous maps are clear, detailed, and complement the text well, while black and white photographs of the battlefield today provide a good sense of the topography. Three of the five appendices analyze and break down the strength and casualties of the opposing armies in every conceivable manner. Overall this is a well-written and exhaustively researched book, though the extreme detail may be annoying to casual readers." Reviewed by Andrew Witmer, Virginia Quarterly Review (Copyright 2006 Virginia Quarterly Review) Synopsis:An examination of the battle of Salamanca (1812), the critical British victory during the Peninsular War. Focusing on the day of the battle, it conveys the experience of ordinary soldiers on both sides, dissects each phase of the fighting, and explores the decisions made by each commander. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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