A history of the Peninsular War, Vol. 4, Dec. 1810-Dec. 1811 : Massena's retreat, Fuentes de Oñoro, Albuera, Tarragona

This volume brings to life the turbulent year of 1811 on the Iberian Peninsula, charting the shifting fortunes of Wellington’s forces against the French commanders Masséna, Soult and Marmont. Through vivid battlefield accounts and carefully drawn maps, listeners will follow the French retreat from Portugal, the hard‑fought clash at Fuentes de Oñoro, and the fierce engagements at Albuera and Tarragona, all set against the broader struggle for control of Spain’s western front.

The author weaves together the main campaigns with detailed sketches of peripheral actions in Andalusia, Galicia and Catalonia, showing how each skirmish fed into the larger deadlock. Rich illustrations and clear narration make the complex military maneuvers accessible, while the emphasis on logistics, terrain and morale offers a nuanced picture of why the French offensive began to wane. This scholarly yet engaging account invites listeners to experience the drama of a pivotal year in the Peninsular War.