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

• Autore: Reeves Mark A.
• Pubblicazione: [Potomac, Maryland] : , : Pickle Partners publishing, , [2014]; ©2014
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (77 pages)
• Soggetto topico: Peninsular War, 1807-1814 - Campaigns
• Soggetto geografico: Spain History Napoleonic Conquest, 1808-1813
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references.
• Nota di contenuto: 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.
• Sommario/riassunto: 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.
• Titolo autorizzato: The Iberian leech
• ISBN: 9781782899990; 1782899995
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910158802703321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II