After describing the political situation in Spain in 1808, the French and Spanish armies are presented in turn, with separate coverage of infantry, cavalry, artillery and, in the case of the French, guards. The following two chapters then deal with the march to Madrid and the Battle of Somosierra.
Group
Books (first-hand)
Author
Vela, F.
Title
Somosierra 1808. La Grande Armée en Espana
Details
Spanish text, paperback, very many bw illustrations, 16 colour plates showing uniforms and flags as well as colour maps, bw maps in text. 103 pp.
