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At the Point of the Bayonet

The Peninsular War Battles of Arroyomolinos and Almaraz 1811-1812

Series : From Reason to Revolution 1721-1815 #58

Author : Robert Griffith

At the Point of the Bayonet : The Peninsular War Battles of Arroyomolinos and Almaraz 1811-1812

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General - Pages : 204 | Images : 58 b/w photos & illustrations, 8pp colour plates, 9 b/w maps

Paperback - Date of Publication : 15th April 2021 | Size : 248mm x 180mm | ISBN : 9781913336523 | Helion Book Code : HEL1278

eBook - ISBN : 9781804511480

Rowland Hill was one of the Duke of Wellington’s most trusted subordinates, known for caring deeply for the welfare of his men, but the battles of Arroyomolinos (1811) and Almaraz (1812) show that he was far more than just ‘Daddy Hill’ and a safe pair of hands. He was also a general of considerable skill and daring. At Arroyomolinos he led his troops for days through appalling weather to out-manoeuvre and then decimate an entire French division in a perfectly conceived surprise attack. At Almaraz he advanced far from allied lines to capture and then destroy a vital French bridge, overcoming considerable logistical challenges and substantial defences, and paving the way for Wellington’s victory at Salamanca.

For both actions Hill used the same two British infantry brigades, as well as Portuguese and Spanish units. The relatively small numbers of units involved has enabled the author to give greater focus on the individual regiments and the men who served in them than is often the case with larger battles. He uses memoirs, previously unpublished letters, and official returns and reports to paint a very detailed picture of two small but important battles of the Peninsular War and the men that fought them.

 

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"In this book [the author] turns his attention to two engagements of the period that have languished unfairly in obscurity. The publishers should be congratulated for taking the risk on seeing this book through to publication........The maps are excellent, allowing the approaches to the engagements, and the engagements themselves, to be followed easily. Most importantly, the author has visited the sites of the engagements and uses his own photographs to reinforce the points he wishes to make. This book should be on all Peninsular War bookshelves." The Napoleon Series

 

"The author has an attractive writing style, and provides a good blend of personal accounts and archive material, supported by quality photographs, excellent maps, and clear Orders of Battle. [...] A delightful book." Miniature Wargames

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