"A History of the Peninsular War, Vol. 4, Dec. 1810-Dec. 1811" by Charles Oman is a historical examination of the Peninsular War from 1810 to 1811, spotlighting Wellington's strategies against French commanders such as Masséna and Soult. Beginning with Masséna's retreat to Santarém during that winter, the book examines the strategic stand-off that followed between the French and the British-led allied forces under Wellington. Oman closely examines the strategies used by each commander, the positioning of troops, and the severe supply shortages that put the French army under pressure. The text emphasizes the significance of tactics such as Wellington's "sword of famine," which enabled him to confine Masséna's soldiers through attrition while avoiding direct battle. The groundwork is laid for the conflict's impending dynamics as military actions and choices come into play.
A history of the Peninsular War, Vol. 4, Dec. 1810-Dec. 1811 : $b Massena's retreat, Fuentes de Oñoro, Albuera, Tarragona
By Charles Oman
Amidst strategic retreats and brutal sieges, two armies clash in a struggle for dominance across the Iberian Peninsula.
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About the AuthorSir Charles William Chadwick Oman, was a British military historian. His reconstructions of medieval battles from the fragmentary and distorted accounts left by chroniclers were pioneering.
Sir Charles William Chadwick Oman, was a British military historian. His reconstructions of medieval battles from the fragmentary and distorted accounts left by chroniclers were pioneering.
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