The Plains of Talavera 105th Foot Wessex Regiment Book 3 eBook Martin McDowell
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In January 1809 Moore's evacuated army arrived back in England, but by April another, this time under Sir Arthur Wellesley, was returned to Lisbon to renew the war with the forces of Napoleon. This army was 23,000 strong but at the time of Wellesley returning, the French had a quarter of a million men in the Peninsula and so he had very much to rely on Spanish Armies to occupy the bulk of the French occupiers and also on the growing strength of the Spanish and Portuguese guerrillas, ably led by El Capucino and El Charro. In March of 1809, the French had captured the Portuguese port of Oporto and so Wellesley began there, to recapture this Portuguese second city and here begins another chapter in the story of the 'The Rag and Bone Boys'. The 105th Foot, The Prince of Wales Own Wessex Regiment.
To the Battle Honour of Maida, first on their Colours from the previous campaign of 1808, have now been added those of Rolica, Vimeiro and Coruna. They march with Wellesley to play a major role in crossing the River Douro to take Oporto and then on to Talavera to support the Spanish, from which they have to withdraw after this costly victory and then suffer a dreadful retreat where their starvation was worse than that of Moore's retreat in the previous year. After a year of inactivity, during which Officers could return home, the Summer of 1810 sees Wellesley again on the offensive, with new Allies, the Portuguese. This campaign includes the Battle of Busaco which was followed by the retreat back to the Lines of Torres Vedras, from which they finally advance when the French withdraw, having suffered starvation themselves. Throughout all the victories and retreats, the members of the 105th, both Rank and Commissioned, live, marry, fight and survive, through disputes, deep friendship and the perils of dreadful conflict. As usual, Henry Carr, now a full Major, must endure the ongoing personal feuds with the same old enemies, but support arrives, as usual, from his own friends and allies.
The Plains of Talavera 105th Foot Wessex Regiment Book 3 eBook Martin McDowell
This is a great series. I can not wait for the next book. What I like most is the contrast of the classes. Mr. McDowell blends both nicely. You really get a feel of how hard life was back then. The battles are easy to follow and well written. My only complaint is the dialogue in other languages. I get why it's done, but could you put a translation somewhere? Just a thought. Thank you for a very entertaining read. Please put the next one out soon.Product details
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The Plains of Talavera 105th Foot Wessex Regiment Book 3 eBook Martin McDowell Reviews
Some of the descriptions were excellent, the writing unfortunately was very repetitive. Different locations same words. Could have been easier read with better in depth on the French also
One can feel the whiz of bullets, the whoosh of cannon, and the rasp of swords being drawn. The immediacy of battle is accentuated by the heaviness of breathing and the sweating hands on wooden stocks.
The detailed descriptions of the geography, topology, and flora and fauna all add to a cumulative effect off personal
A little jumpy between characters but otherwise not a bad tale of British Military history.
Very well written tale of the Peninsular campaign. Fills out the strict history of other volumes.
Suggest the author drop the "half-inch ball" phrase, the Baker was of .62 caliber , firing a patched ball a bit less than .60 caliber, the Charleville of.69caliber, with a .65 ball and the Brown Bess, of.75caliber, with a ball of about .69; all significantly above a puny half inch.
Where's the sequel?
Martin McDowell has captured my reading attention with his series on the Peninsular Wars. I like the smooth transitions between the characters that give a depth to the story about the lives of both officers and enlisted soldiers. Another reviewer thought that McDowell wrote better than Bernard Cornwell, I believe that this may be true.
I would like to know more about the author, I cannot believe that he is a new author as his writing is too good. More please!
This book forwards to the reader a good description of he warfare in the Napoleonic era.The later Duke of Wellington, new the main weakness of the greater France amies, but the french armies used forage in stead of rely on supply trains. Also the Spanish priests organized guerrilla groups to attack France supply trains. Wellington used the starvation method to defeat the French. The Russian General Kitsune did the same, which resulted in that, that the Emperor vas outlawed to the island of Elba.
The Peninsular War has been covered extensively by numerous historical fiction writers but few are so accomplished as Martin McDowell. He has an excellent intelligent writing style and the ability to draw us into the story even if readers already possess extensive knowledge of the British Army in Spain and Portugal during the Napoleonic Wars. Good strong well fleshed out characters and detailed military knowledge of the period give depth to the narrative seldom found with writers of the period, including Cornwall's Sharpe series which in retrospect now seem almost cartoonish.
We see the campaign solely through the eyes of the British and only get glimpses of the French which means the reader is drawn into the experience of Wellington's officers and soldiers without the distraction of presenting and developing characters on both sides. Historically Wellington was largely blind to the strategy and manoeuvrings of the French armies and the reader is as surprised and dismayed when the two sides clash, especially when the narrative confines us to the tactical regimental level.
I am sure I am not alone in eagerly looking forward to reading the further adventures of the steady 105th Foot and indomitable Henry Carr.
This is a great series. I can not wait for the next book. What I like most is the contrast of the classes. Mr. McDowell blends both nicely. You really get a feel of how hard life was back then. The battles are easy to follow and well written. My only complaint is the dialogue in other languages. I get why it's done, but could you put a translation somewhere? Just a thought. Thank you for a very entertaining read. Please put the next one out soon.
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