THE HUNDRED THOUSAND SONS OF ST. LOUIS: The French Campaign in Spain April to October 1823

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Sheds light on a military campaign against the Spanish army, from a revolution in Spain in 1820, conducted by the Sons of St. Louis. A full account of the campaign is given, together with detailed descriptions of the armies of France and Spain, illustrated with contemporary pictures and modern interpretations and including maps and plans of the war. The final and crucial battle, the taking of the forts on the island of the Trocadero, opposite Cadiz, is given special attention. Although small by recent European standards, the fight was decisive for bringing about the end to the war and for establishing the spirit of the new French Royal army and restoring France to a position as one of the leading world powers. The organization of the armies and the uniforms of the post-Napoleonic French forces is covered in detail. Contains 55 black and white illustrations and maps.