Oldest Allies (e-bog) af Ren  Chartrand, Chartrand

Oldest Allies e-bog

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Although somewhat overshadowed by Wellington's main campaign in the north, the Alcantara raid was an outstanding success. The primary objective of alarming and distracting the French forces in Spain was achieved. Furthermore, the raiders also succeeded in preventing a French incursion into Portugal and tied down one of Napoleon's best marshals. There were further raids to come, but the 1809 Alc...
E-bog 131,51 DKK
Forfattere Ren Chartrand, Chartrand (forfatter), Johnny Shumate, Shumate (illustrator)
Udgivet 20 september 2012
Længde 80 sider
Genrer 1DSE
Sprog English
Format epub
Beskyttelse LCP
ISBN 9781780968957
Although somewhat overshadowed by Wellington's main campaign in the north, the Alcantara raid was an outstanding success. The primary objective of alarming and distracting the French forces in Spain was achieved. Furthermore, the raiders also succeeded in preventing a French incursion into Portugal and tied down one of Napoleon's best marshals. There were further raids to come, but the 1809 Alcantara raid delivered a strong, permanent message: that the Anglo Portuguese were willing and able to strike back against the French, and that they would support their Spanish allies as much as they were able.