March of Death: Sir John Moore's Retreat to Corunna, 1808-1809

by Christopher Summerville

In the bitter winter of 1808, a small British force found itself outnumbered and outmaneuvered by a French army led by Emperor Napoleon. Faced with a crushing defeat, the British, commanded by Sir John Moore, turned and marched through the mountains of northern Spain.

Casting away baggage and supplies, the little army retreated through desolate mountain passes before reaching Corunna with the French at their heels. There they turned and fought,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1848328303
• ISBN13: 9781848328303
• Release Date: December 2015
• Publisher: Frontline Books
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.1" x 9.3"