02444cam a22003133u 4500 57096 UtSlPG 20260610134321.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Croker, John Wilson, 1780-1857 The Battle of Talavera Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Battles_of_Talavera Release date is 2018-05-05 Produced by Brian Coe, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Battle of Talavera" by John Wilson Croker is a historical poem written in the early 19th century. The poem focuses on the significant battle fought during the Peninsular War in Spain, highlighting the intense conflict between British and French forces. With its vivid imagery and powerful language, it likely aims to evoke the themes of valor, sacrifice, and the brutal realities of warfare, celebrating the heroism of individuals involved in the battle. The opening portion of the poem sets the dramatic scene of the battlefield at Talavera as night falls, describing three armies poised for conflict: the British, the French, and the Spanish. It captures the atmosphere of tension as soldiers prepare for an imminent and fierce battle, with descriptions of the darkened skies, weary troops, and the echoes of distant sounds of war. The text conveys a sense of foreboding but also pride among the soldiers as they await their fate, foreshadowing the imminent clash and the sacrifices that will unfold. The narrative begins with an emphasis on the valor of the respective armies, particularly their anticipation of the upcoming fight, establishing a tone that both honors their courage and acknowledges the tragedy of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Talavera, Battle of, Talavera de la Reina, Spain, 1809 -- Poetry https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57096 97927 97927