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100 1 _aWarre, William, Sir,
_d1784-1853
245 1 0 _aLetters from the peninsula, 1808-1812
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2024-03-30
508 _aMWS 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)
520 _a"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.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cLondon: John Murray, 1909
653 _aPeninsular War, 1807-1814 -- Personal narratives, British
653 _aPeninsular War, 1807-1814 -- Participation, British
653 _aWarre, William, Sir, 1784-1853 -- Correspondence
653 _aGreat Britain. Army -- Officers -- Correspondence
700 1 _aWarre, Edmond,
_d1837-1920
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/lettersfrompenin00warr
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73292
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