Sharpe's Battle
Book 1811.05 of Sharpe
Language: English
2nd Rank Action & Adventure Adventure Alternative History Fiction Historical Sagas War War & Military
Publisher: Harper Collins
Published: Jan 1, 1995
Book 1811.05 of Sharpe
Language: English
2nd Rank Action & Adventure Adventure Alternative History Fiction Historical Sagas War War & Military
Publisher: Harper Collins
Published: Jan 1, 1995
Description:
Richard Sharpe and the Battle of Fuentes de Onoro, May 1811In the spring of 1811, while quartered in the crumbling Portuguese fort of San Isidro, Richard Sharpe and his men are attacked by an elite French unit commanded by the formidable Brigadier Loup, and suffer heavy losses. Sharpe has already clashed once with Loup, and the Frenchman has sworn to have his revenge. After the attack, Sharpe is faced with the ruin of his career and reputation, as the army's high command tries to blame him for the disaster. With thousands of French troops massing at a tiny village nearby, Sharpe's only hope is to redeem himself on the battlefield. To save his honour, Sharpe must lead his men to glory in the narrow streets of Fuentes de Onoro. The Complete Sharpe Collection with a new introduction by the author
Sharpe's Battle (Sharpe Series #12) by Bernard Cornwell
From *New York Times bestselling author Bernard Cornwell, the twelth installment in the world-renowned *Sharpe series, chronicling the rise of Richard Sharpe, a Private in His Majesty’s Army at the siege of Seringapatam.
Quartered in a crumbling Portuguese fort, Richard Sharpe and his men are attacked by an elite French unit, led by an old enemy of Sharpe’s, and suffer heavy losses.
The army’s high command blame Sharpe for the disaster and his military career seems to be ruined. His only hope is to redeem himself on the battlefield. So with his honour at stake, against an overwhelming number of French troops, Sharpe leads his men to battle in the narrow streets of Fuentes de Oñoro.