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Wellington Against Soult: The Second Invasion of Portugal, 1809 Kindle Edition

by David Buttery (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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At the heart of David Butterys third book on the Peninsular War lies the comparison between two great commanders of enormous experience and reputation Arthur Wellesley, later Duke of Wellington, and Jean de Dieu Soult. In Soult, Wellesley met one of his most formidable opponents and they confronted each other during one of the most remarkable, and neglected, of the Peninsular campaigns. Soults invasion of Portugal is rarely studied in great depth and, likewise, the offensive Wellesley launched, which defeated and expelled the French, has also received scant coverage. As well as giving a fresh insight into the contrasting characters of the two generals, the narrative offers a gripping and detailed, reconstruction of the organization and experience of a military campaign 200 years ago.
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    July 31, 2016
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David Buttery has established a reputation as a leading historian of nineteenth-century British military history and he has made a particular study of the Napoleonic and Crimean Wars.

He has worked as a tour guide for several companies and has led tours of the Waterloo campaign battlefields.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01H39RKJY
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pen & Sword Military (July 31, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 31, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 30.5 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 294 pages
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  • HMS Warspite
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wellington against Soult, for Portugal...
    Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2016
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    With "Wellington Against Soult", author David Buttery completes his Peninsula War trilogy on the three French invasions of Portugal, and the respective ripostes by the future Duke of Wellington and his Anglo-Portuguese Army. This particular book covers the second French invasion, in 1809.

    The first couple of chapters introduce the Napoleonic Wars, the Peninsular War and the opposing generals. Readers already familiar with the situation can skip ahead to chapter three and the beginning of Marshal Soult's invasion at the head of the French II Corps. Soult maneuvered through limited Portuguese opposition to take the city of Porto. Wellington returned to Portugal in time to take over from General John Craddock, who had already begun a move north from Lisbon with the small British Army in Portugal. Wellington closed on Porto, flanked by Portuguese formations trained by the British General/Portuguese Marshall Beresford.

    The heart of the narrative is Wellington's bold assault on the French Army in Porto, using a surprising and opportunistic crossing of the Douro River. After a fierce fight for the city, the combat moves into the mountains of the Portuguese interior and a race against time and increasingly foul weather. A closing chapter evenhandedly assesses the two commanders and their respective performances. The text is supplemented by a small selection of sketch maps and a collection of period illustrations and modern photographs.

    Like the two earlier books, "Wellington Against Junot" and Wellington Against Messina", this book is well-written and highly readable. It is likely to appeal to the general reader and to the student of the Peninsular War. Highly recommended to those audiences.
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  • Phillip Timmens
    4.0 out of 5 stars The second French invasion of Portugal
    Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2024
    Enjoyed this book, although not near as good as the author's utterly superb Waterloo Battlefield Guide. Nice account of the 1809 French invasion of Portugal, the second time they did so, and especially the two Battles of Porto in March and May.
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  • Leo G. Barron
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2022
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    Easy to read and understand. A compelling summary of Wellington's 1809 campaign. I recommend it to anyone who is learning about the Peninsular Campaign.
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  • Bertho
    5.0 out of 5 stars edition satisfaisante
    Reviewed in France on October 7, 2019
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    en anglais, hélas
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  • JSR
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Account
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 5, 2017
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    In the last couple of years quite a number of books have appeared covering the less well known aspects of the Peninsular War. This falls into that category since the build-up to and aftermath of Wellesley's celebrated crossing of the Douro in Porto is seldom covered in "popular" histories. This is a relatively short book (180-odd pages) but is very detailed, well-focussed and an excellent read. I have read a number of Buttery's books and I like his style. Very highly recommended.
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  • GH
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book on an obscure campaign.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 14, 2021
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    Really interesting book on a lesser known engagements during Wellington's early campaign in the peninsula. Also its nice to see both sides covered and not just the British.
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  • Kevin R
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 6, 2019
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    Great book. Recommend the other two.
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  • mr dewayne mcquillan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wellington Against Soult: The Second Invasion...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 10, 2018
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    can't wait to read this book , the first book was great
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