This book is one of the first ever treatments of the formation, tactics and experiences of the Spanish guerrilla forces that fought Napoleon's army. It claims to use much previously unpublished material.
Contents
– Introduction
– Insurrections in Spain from 1808
– Chronology
– The Rise and Spread of the Guerrillas
– Why become a Guerrilla?
– Guerrilla Bands and Leaders
– Weapons and Clothing
– Tactics
– Cruelty and Revenge
– The guerrillas and the British
– The overall impact of the Guerrillas
– The end of the Guerrillas
– After the war
Illustrated by Richard Hook
Spanish Guerrillas in the Peninsular War 1808–14 (Elite 108)
- Year of publication :
- 2004
- Place and publisher :
- Oxford: Osprey
- Number of pages :
- 64