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_aWarre, William, Sir, _d1784-1853 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aLetters from the peninsula, 1808-1812 |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2024 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 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.) | ||
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_pOriginally published: _cLondon: John Murray, 1909 |
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| 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 | ||
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_aWarre, Edmond, _d1837-1920 |
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