Bussaco 1810 (Osprey Campaign) by Chartrand, Rene (2001) Paperback

Osprey Campaign #97

by René Chartrand

By 1810, Napoleon reigned supreme over most of continental Europe. But the Iberian Peninsula remained unsubdued, particularly Portugal, which continued to resist. Napoleon ordered Marshal Masséna to crush this resistance with the Army of Portugal. Greatly strengthened, Masséna's army would drive the Portuguese and British into the sea. Facing the French were 60,000 British and Portuguese troops. No-one knew how the Portuguese would perform in battle, but on 27 September 1810, they received their baptism of fire. This title details the gruelling Bussaco campaign as French attempts to subdue Portugal reached their climax.

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Military History, Military Fiction

Paperback

First published November 25, 2001

Reviews

[Griff Hosker · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book itself is excellent and the detail is just what a

[Sean Chick · Rating 4 out of 5]

Solid recounting of one of the worst French defeats of the Napoleonic Wars. The narrative is good and fair with solid maps and illustrations. However, some of the research here is off; Wellington was not severely out-numbered at Bussaco.