Spanish soldiers during the Napoleonic wars 1797-1808

by Luca Stefano Cristini

In the late 18th century, Bourbon-ruled Spain had an alliance with Bourbon-ruled France and therefore did not have to fear a land war. Its only serious enemy was Britain, which had a powerful Royal Navy; Spain, therefore, concentrated its resources on its Navy. When the French Revolution overthrew the Bourbons, a land war with France became a danger which the king tried to avoid. The Spanish Army was ill-prepared. The officer corps was selected...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 8893275287
• ISBN13: 9788893275286
• Release Date: November 2019
• Publisher: Soldiershop
• Length: 102 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.0" x 10.0"