Wellington Against Massena: The Third Invasion of Portugal 1810-1811

by David Buttery

Book Overview

Wellington's clash with Massena was one of the most remarkable contests between two commanders in the Peninsular War. These two formidable generals carried on a campaign of maneuver, battle and attrition across Spain and Portugal in 1810 and 1811 which had a decisive impact on the outcome of the war. Wellington's reputation was enhanced, Massena's was ruined.

David Buttery's close analysis of this extraordinary encounter offers a penetrating...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1844155544
• ISBN13: 9781844155545
• Release Date: July 2007
• Publisher: Pen & Sword Books
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.5" x 9.3"