The Iberian leech : Napoleon's counterinsurgency operations in the Peninsula, 1807-1810 / Mark A. Reeves.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Reeves, Mark A., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Peninsular War, 1807-1814--Campaigns.

Peninsular War, 1807-1814.

Spain--History--Napoleonic Conquest, 1808-1813.

Spain.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (77 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

[Potomac, Maryland] : Pickle Partners publishing, [2014]

Summary:

The book 'The Iberian Leech: Napoleon’s Operations in the Peninsular, 1807-1810' by MAJ Mark A. Reeves explores the challenges faced by Napoleon's forces during the Peninsular War. It analyzes the period between 1807 and 1810, where Napoleon's previously invincible forces suffered significant losses in Spain. The book examines the unique cultural and geographical factors in the Iberian Peninsula that contributed to the French army's difficulties, such as the strong influence of the Catholic Church and the distinct cultural identity of Spain. It also details the guerrilla warfare tactics employed by Spanish insurgents, supported by British and Portuguese forces, which caught the French off guard. The author aims to provide insights into the strategic and tactical errors made by French leadership and how these impacted Napoleon's broader empire. The intended audience includes military historians and enthusiasts interested in Napoleonic wars. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Intro

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABSTRACT

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

CHAPTER 1 - LOS BUITRES CARNIVOROS

CHAPTER 2 - SOLDATS

CHAPTER 3 - LES GROS BONNETS

CHAPTER 4 - TACTICS

CHAPTER 5 - CONCLUSION

BIBLIOGRAPHY.

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ISBN:

9781782899990

1782899995

OCLC:

975223817