WELLINGTON'S LIGHT DIVISION AND THE INVASION OF SPAIN: The Sieges and Battles of 1812

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Details Wellington's campaign into Spain which saw early victories, a triumphant entry into Madrid, and a grueling retreat, with the Light Division heavily engaged throughout. Explores how Wellington sought to capture the border fortresses of Ciudad Rodrigo and Badajoz to secure routes into Portugal and protect his supply lines. Goes on to explain how he liberated Madrid, became their hero, but had to fall back to Portugal. All the while, explains the importance and the role that the Light Division played. Through first-hand accounts and previously unpublished material, these new sources, especially the diaries, permit readers to check the movements and locations of the regiments, the impact of over-extended supply lines, and the arrival of reinforcements and new commanders as never before revealed. Contains 16 mono illustrations.