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Editore: Naval and Military Press, 2009
ISBN 10: 1847349919ISBN 13: 9781847349910
Da: Naval and Military Press Ltd, Uckfield, Regno Unito
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2009 N&M Press reprint (original pub 1909). SB ivi+238pp + 3 maps.Published Price £14.50 Like the Dunkirk campaign in 1940, General Sir John Mooreâs advance and retreat from and to Corunna in the early stages of the Peninsular War, was a defeat that has acquired in hindsight all the glorious aura of a famous victory. This was largely due to Mooreâs own heroic death at the climax of the campaign; but as Churchill remarked after Dunkirk, âWars are not won by evacuationsâ and any reader of these revealing diaries will be left in no doubt that Corunna was a calamitous defeat for Britain at the hands of a confident, competent French force. The author of these journals - first published in 1913 - was Captain Alexander Gordon, a Scottish aristocrat - (he was the son of the Earl of Aberdeen) - who wrote them up from notes he made at the conclusion of the campaign when the events he describes so vividly were still fresh in his mind. Although a Hussar, the conditions during the retreat on Corunna were so chaotic that Gordon, as he puts it âEnjoyed opportunities of becoming acquainted with the situation and general movements of the [whole] armyâ. His journals cover the complete campaign - from Mooreâs unwise advance into Spainâs interior in an effort to link up with Spanish armies; his encounter with the French under Napoleon himself; and his fighting retreat on the port of Corunna where the Royal Navy was waiting to rescue them. The climax was the pitched battle of Corunna itself, during which Moore was killed by a cannon ball in his chest. The British army of 16,000 succeeded in holding the numerically equivalent French at bay until they had embarked, inflicting 2,000 deaths for their own losses of 900 men. But - as at Dunkirk - they had to abandon much of their equipment o the enemy, including 20,000 muskets. In retrospect it is probably fortunate that by the time of the battle, Napoleon had left Spain to meet an Austrian threat, leaving the battle to the cautious Marshal Soult. This is a valuable eye-witness account of an often overlooked campaign by a perceptive and informed professional observer. IIlustrated with maps and a portrait of the author.
Editore: Naval & Military Press Ltd, 2009
ISBN 10: 1847349919ISBN 13: 9781847349910
Da: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, Regno Unito
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Editore: Naval & Military Press Ltd 2009-07, 2009
ISBN 10: 1847349919ISBN 13: 9781847349910
Da: Chiron Media, Wallingford, Regno Unito
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Editore: Naval & Military Press, 2009
ISBN 10: 1847349919ISBN 13: 9781847349910
Da: Revaluation Books, Exeter, Regno Unito
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Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 262 pages. 7.80x4.96x0.79 inches. In Stock.
Editore: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2014
ISBN 10: 1497431913ISBN 13: 9781497431911
Da: Revaluation Books, Exeter, Regno Unito
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Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 544 pages. 9.00x6.00x1.23 inches. This item is printed on demand.
Editore: The Naval & Military Press, 2009
ISBN 10: 1847349919ISBN 13: 9781847349910
Da: Books Puddle, New York, NY, U.S.A.
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Condizione: New. pp. 262.
Editore: The Naval & Military Press, 2009
ISBN 10: 1847349919ISBN 13: 9781847349910
Da: Majestic Books, Hounslow, Regno Unito
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Condizione: New. Print on Demand pp. 262 4:B&W 5 x 8 in or 203 x 127 mm Perfect Bound on Creme w/Gloss Lam.
Editore: Naval & Military Press Ltd, 2009
ISBN 10: 1847349919ISBN 13: 9781847349910
Da: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, Regno Unito
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Paperback / softback. Condizione: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.
Editore: Naval and Military Press Ltd, 2009
ISBN 10: 1847349919ISBN 13: 9781847349910
Da: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Regno Unito
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PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.
Data di pubblicazione: 1928
Da: M RICHARDSON RARE BOOKS (PBFA Member), Ashby cum Fenby, NE Lincolnshire, LINCS, Regno Unito
Membro dell'associazione: PBFA
Libro Prima edizione
Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Very presentable bright copy in original green cloth boards with maroon cloth spines. Gilt title lettering and gilt regimental motif on front board are still crisp. The spine is slightly sun faded however. Slight knocking and a little fraying of the cloth at the fore edge corner tips. Some toning to the end papers and page block edge, one loose plate. In all though a terrific copy. 1928 edition also available.
Editore: JOHN MURRAY, LONDON, 1913
Da: clifford milne books pbfa, Aberdeen, Regno Unito
Libro Prima edizione
Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. 8VO . 1ST ED 1913 , BROWN CLOTH , 238 PAGES , COLOUR FRONTISPIECE PORTRAIT , + 3 MAPS , LIGHT FOXING TO EDGES , OW VERY GOOD TO NEAR FINE COPY .
Data di pubblicazione: 1928
Da: M RICHARDSON RARE BOOKS (PBFA Member), Ashby cum Fenby, NE Lincolnshire, LINCS, Regno Unito
Membro dell'associazione: PBFA
Libro Prima edizione
Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Very presentable bright copy in original green cloth boards with maroon cloth spines. Gilt title lettering and gilt regimental motif on front board are still crisp. The spine is slightly sun faded however. Slight knocking and a little fraying of the cloth at the fore edge corner tips. Name inscription in neat ink of one P.E.G. Mather, dated Jan 3rd, 1929 and a note under that by a later owner referring to the first vol in the series (1909). Some toning to the end papers and page block edge. In all though a terrific copy.
Editore: Naval & Military Press Ltd, 2009
ISBN 10: 1847349919ISBN 13: 9781847349910
Da: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Germania
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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Like the Dunkirk campaign in 1940, General Sir John Moore's advance and retreat from and to Corunna in the early stages of the Peninsular War, was a defeat that has acquired in hindsight all the glorious aura of a famous victory. This was largely due to Moore's own heroic death at the climax of the campaign; but as Churchill remarked after Dunkirk, 'Wars are not won by evacuations' and any reader of these revealing diaries will be left in no doubt that Corunna was a calamitous defeat for Britain at the hands of a confident, competent French force. The author of these journals - first published in 1913 - was Captain Alexander Gordon, a Scottish aristocrat - (he was the son of the Earl of Aberdeen) - who wrote them up from notes he made at the conclusion of the campaign when the events he describes so vividly were still fresh in his mind. Although a Hussar, the conditions during the retreat on Corunna were so chaotic that Gordon, as he puts it 'Enjoyed opportunities of becoming acquainted with the situation and general movements of the [whole] army'. His journals cover the complete campaign - from Moore's unwise advance into Spain's interior in an effort to link up with Spanish armies; his encounter with the French under Napoleon himself; and his fighting retreat on the port of Corunna where the Royal Navy was waiting to rescue them. The climax was the pitched battle of Corunna itself, during which Moore was killed by a cannon ball in his chest. The British army of 16,000 succeeded in holding the numerically equivalent French at bay until they had embarked, inflicting 2,000 deaths for their own losses of 900 men. But - as at Dunkirk - they had to abandon much of their equipment o the enemy, including 20,000 muskets. In retrospect it is probably fortunate that by the time of the battle, Napoleon had left Spain to meet an Austrian threat, leaving the battle to the cautious Marshal Soult. This is a valuable eye-witness account of an often overlooked campaign by a perceptive and informed professional observer. IIlustrated with maps and a portrait of the author.
Couverture souple. Condizione: bon. R240080600: NON DATE. In-8. Broché. Etat d'usage, Couv. convenable, Agraffes rouillées, Intérieur acceptable. 19 pages - ouvrage en anglais - quelques illustrations en couleurs dans et hors texte - tâches rouges à l'intérieur de l'ouvrage sans réelle conséquence sur la lecture - quelques pages désolidarisées. . . . Classification Dewey : 420-Langue anglaise. Anglo-saxon.
Editore: Naval & Military Press Ltd, 2009
ISBN 10: 1847349919ISBN 13: 9781847349910
Da: moluna, Greven, Germania
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Condizione: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. KlappentextrnrnLike the Dunkirk campaign in 1940, General Sir John Moore s advance and retreat from and to Corunna in the early stages of the Peninsular War, was a defeat that has acquired in hindsight all the glorious aura of a famous victory. .
Editore: Forester Groom, London, 1923
Da: The Wild Muse, Granville, NY, U.S.A.
Prima edizione
Hard. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st. 2 Volume Set. First editions. Hard covers in original publisher's decorated cloth. Published London: Forester Groom, 1923 and 1925. 4to., 7 3/4" x 10". Vol 1: xiv+293pp., color frontis plus 6 color plates and 10 black & white plates. Volume II: xiv+359pp., black & white frontis plus 4 color plates and 32 black & white illustrations, portraits and sketches, plus 6 folding maps in rear pocket. Green cloth with black titles and gilt cover border. Spines uniformly sunned, light occasional foxing. Very good, clean, tight, folded maps fine. Size: 4to.