Storm and Sack
by
Gavin Daly
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Action & Adventure
History
Nature
Format
Paperback
Pages
328
Language
English
Published
Aug 22, 2024
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
ISBN-10
1108799396
ISBN-13
9781108799393
Description
Set against the backdrop of the Peninsular War, this gripping narrative delves into the audacious campaign led by Wellington's forces as they confront the challenges of a brutal conflict. The author presents a vivid portrayal of the soldiers, their grit, and the complex moral dilemmas faced during the storming and subsequent sacking of three French-held towns in Spain.
Through well-researched historical details, the story captures the chaos of battle and the ramifications of war on both the victors and the vanquished. Readers embark on a journey through the turbulent emotions and harsh realities of a time when loyalty, survival, and the cost of victory were profoundly intertwined.
Through well-researched historical details, the story captures the chaos of battle and the ramifications of war on both the victors and the vanquished. Readers embark on a journey through the turbulent emotions and harsh realities of a time when loyalty, survival, and the cost of victory were profoundly intertwined.
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