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I Think I Really Do Have An Ulcer
Before Wellington could move into Spain, he has to capture the two walled towns of Ciudad Rodrigo and Badajoz...
The French have large garrisons in each and even larger garrisons within three or four day's march at Salamanca and Seville. The Hornets have all four battalions out tackling any French reconnaissance-in-force, enabling Wellington to conclude a rapid and bloody siege in each case, before relief can arrive. Once captured, Wellington can move into Spain. Again the Hornets are out cutting the communications between Marshals Marmont and Soult at Almaraz and denying the French any news of Wellington's build-up.
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'Excellent historical fiction. The characters, both real and created are woven into the events with great skill. I have enjoyed all of the volumes in this series and recommend them to historical fiction readers.'
'This series about the infusion on new tactics into the Peninsular War continues to be interesting and entertaining...'
'As a former Marine Captain, The tactics are sound and the stories are believable...'
The French have large garrisons in each and even larger garrisons within three or four day's march at Salamanca and Seville. The Hornets have all four battalions out tackling any French reconnaissance-in-force, enabling Wellington to conclude a rapid and bloody siege in each case, before relief can arrive. Once captured, Wellington can move into Spain. Again the Hornets are out cutting the communications between Marshals Marmont and Soult at Almaraz and denying the French any news of Wellington's build-up.
Customer
'Excellent historical fiction. The characters, both real and created are woven into the events with great skill. I have enjoyed all of the volumes in this series and recommend them to historical fiction readers.'
'This series about the infusion on new tactics into the Peninsular War continues to be interesting and entertaining...'
'As a former Marine Captain, The tactics are sound and the stories are believable...'
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First published April 21, 2014
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March 8, 2024
1812 and The Spanish campaign
Love this fanciful telling of the Spanish Portuguese war against France.
This has been a very enjoyable series, good adventure set against a solid history. Creativity flourishes here.
Love this fanciful telling of the Spanish Portuguese war against France.
This has been a very enjoyable series, good adventure set against a solid history. Creativity flourishes here.
November 20, 2024
A very strategic view
An easy read. Well plotted and with some new extraordinary characters. Welbeloved continues irritating the French with his Hornets. Serendipity among the involved nationalities.
An easy read. Well plotted and with some new extraordinary characters. Welbeloved continues irritating the French with his Hornets. Serendipity among the involved nationalities.
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