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100 1 _aCroker, John Wilson,
_d1780-1857
245 1 4 _aThe Battle of Talavera
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Battles_of_Talavera
500 _aRelease date is 2018-05-05
508 _aProduced 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)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aTalavera, Battle of, Talavera de la Reina, Spain, 1809 -- Poetry
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57096
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