1808

Name: 1808
Rating: 4.49 (1462 reviews)

by Griff Hosker Book 5 in the Napoleonic Horseman series.

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In 1808, Robbie Macgregor serves during Britain’s first major intervention in the Iberian Peninsula. Sir Arthur Wellesley wins early victories against the French, but political and command changes alter the campaign before its promise can be secured, leaving British forces exposed to a rapidly changing strategic situation.

Robbie’s missions carry him behind enemy lines as the army’s fortunes reverse. Under Sir John Moore, the British retreat across Spain toward Corunna becomes a winter ordeal pursued by French forces. The novel links intelligence work and cavalry action with the larger campaign in which Britain learns how difficult the Peninsular War will be.

Historical Periods

Siege of Badajoz1812-03-16–1812-04-06 Battle of Waterloo1815-06-18

Historical people

Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington1769–1852 Jean-de-Dieu Soult1769–1851 André Masséna1758–1817 Napoleon1769–1821 John Moore1761–1809 Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher Michel Ney1769–1815