Portugal 1808 : Wellington's First Peninsular Campaign.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Saunders, Tim.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Peninsular War, 1807-1814.

Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (216 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Havertown : Pen & Sword Books Limited, 2025.

Summary:

Tim Saunders' 'Portugal 1808: Wellington’s First Peninsular Campaign' provides a detailed account of the early stages of the Peninsular War, focusing on Lieutenant General Sir Arthur Wellesley’s military leadership and strategies during the British expedition to Portugal in 1808. The book examines the challenges faced by the British army, including logistical shortcomings and inexperienced troops, as well as Wellesley’s efforts to establish effective campaigning practices through General Orders. It explores key battles such as Roliça and Vimeiro, the Convention of Cintra, and the subsequent French evacuation. Saunders also delves into the broader context of Napoleonic warfare, drawing on historical sources, living historians, and battlefield analysis to offer nuanced insights. The work is intended for military historians, enthusiasts of the Napoleonic era, and readers seeking a comprehensive understanding of this pivotal campaign. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Book Title

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Contents

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Chapter One The Peninsula 1807 and Early 1808

Chapter Two The 1808 Campaign Begins

Chapter Three The Affair at Óbidos

Chapter Four The Combat of Roliça

Chapter Five Piquets and Preparations for Battle

Chapter Six Junot’s Attacks on Vimeiro Hill

Chapter Seven The Attack on East Ridge and the Aftermath of Battle

Chapter Eight The Convention of Cintra and the French Evacuation

Chapter Nine Portugal between the 1808 and 1809 Campaigns

Appendix I Lieutenant General Wellesley’s orders for the 1808 Peninsular Expedition

Appendix II Lieutenant General Wellesley’s Roliça Dispatch

Appendix III Lieutenant General Wellesley’s Campaign Plan

Appendix IV Lieutenant General Wellesley’s Vimeiro Dispatch

Appendix V The Convention of Cintra

Appendix VI On the March

Appendix VII French and British Order of Battle at Vimeiro

Appendix VIII Modern Maps of the 1808 Battlefields

Notes

Index

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ISBN:

9781036104405

OCLC:

1467875728