Talavera 1809: Wellington's Lightning Strike Into Spain Contributor(s): Chartrand, René (Author), Turner, Graham (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1780961804 ISBN-13: 9781780961804 Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK) OUR PRICE: $22.50 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2013 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | Military - Wars & Conflicts (other) - History | Modern - 19th Century - History | Europe - Spain & Portugal |
Dewey: 940.27 |
Series: Campaign |
Physical Information: 0.3" H x 7.2" W x 9.7" (0.65 lbs) 96 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - 19th Century |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Turner, Graham: - Graham Turner is a leading historical artist, specializing in the medieval period. He has illustrated numerous titles for Osprey, covering a wide variety of subjects from the dress of the 10th-century armies of the Caliphates, through the action of bloody medieval battles, to the daily life of the British Redcoat of the late 18th century. The son of the illustrator Michael Turner, Graham lives and works in Buckinghamshire, UK. |