Talavera 1809: Wellington's Lightning Strike Into Spain

by René Chartrand

The battle of Talavera in 1809 was one of the major battles of the Peninsular War and Arthur Wellesley's first victory in Spain itself, following which he was created Viscount Wellington of Talavera and Wellington. Having driven the French forces in Portugal under Marshal Soult out of the country following his victory at the battle of the Douro, Wellesley went onto the offensive and led his army into Spain where he joined up with a substantial forces...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1780961804
• ISBN13: 9781780961804
• Release Date: March 2013
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.2" x 9.7"