02594cam a22003733u 4500 73292 UtSlPG 20260610134709.0 m cr n 260607r20241909utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 96144921 UtSlPG en iso639-1 DC Warre, William, Sir, 1784-1853 Letters from the peninsula, 1808-1812 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2024-03-30 MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "Letters from the Peninsula" by Lieut.-Gen. Sir William Warre is a historical account composed of correspondence written during the early 19th century. The book provides an intimate glimpse into the experiences and perspectives of an officer serving in the British Army during the Peninsular War from 1808 to 1812, particularly focusing on his role in the organization of the Portuguese army. The opening of the book reveals Warre’s journey as he embarks from England to join the expeditionary forces in Portugal amid rising tensions with French forces. Through personal letters addressed to his family, Warre shares his anxieties and anticipation about the mission, as well as his reflections on the camaraderie among the troops and the fluctuating dynamics of war. His correspondence also highlights the logistical challenges faced by soldiers while providing vivid descriptions of his initial impressions of Portugal, the spirits of the troops, and the unfolding events in the campaign against the French. This introductory section sets the stage for a detailed narrative of his military endeavors and experiences throughout the war. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: London: John Murray, 1909 Peninsular War, 1807-1814 -- Personal narratives, British Peninsular War, 1807-1814 -- Participation, British Warre, William, Sir, 1784-1853 -- Correspondence Great Britain. Army -- Officers -- Correspondence Warre, Edmond, 1837-1920 https://archive.org/details/lettersfrompenin00warr https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73292 114017 114017