MAA No 343 PORTUGUESE ARMY OF THE NAPOLEONIC WARS (1)

Covers the years 1806-1815. Most know that Wellington's Portuguese troops were praised as the 'fighting cocks' of his army; fewer appreciate that they represented between half and one-third of his entire forces. Similarly, most uniform historians have been limited to a few half-understood paintings by Dighton, and brief notes from secondary sources. René Chartrand's recent primary research in Portuguese and British archives now offers a wealth of important new material. An excellent book - groundbreaking in its originality. Contents: Introduction * The Portuguese Army before1807 * Invasion, Occupation and Revolt 1807–1808 * The Rebirth of the Army * Chronology of Operations * Uniforms and Equipment * The LIne Infantry * Colour plates by Bill Younghusband.