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Sharpe's Eagle: Richard Sharpe and the Talavera Campaign July 1809
Sharpe's Eagle Richard Sharpe and the Talavera Campaign July 1809
Author: Bernard Cornwell
Captain Richard Sharpe prepares to lead his men against the army of Napoleon at Talavera in what will be the bloodiest battle of the war. After their cowardly loss of the regiment's colors, the men's resentment toward the upstart Sharpe turns to treachery, and Sharpe must fight to redeem the honor of his regiment.
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PBS Market Price: $8.09 or $4.19+1 credit
ISBN-13: 9780451212573
ISBN-10: 0451212576
Publication Date: 8/3/2004
Pages: 288
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3.9 stars, based on 30 ratings
Publisher: Signet Book
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
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An exciting look at one of the little-known battles of the Napoleonic Wars. An interesting look at the life of the soldiers of the British Army in the early 19th century. A good read for the historical novel buff.
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Richard Sharpe and his riflemen have the bad fortune to be placed under the command of Colonel Simmerson, who has a lot of political influence, a very high opinion of himself, and absolutely no idea how to command men in battle.

Simmerson quickly proves that he has one talent. He can screw things up royally. And, when he does, he writes home to his important connections explaining that he had nothing to do with the debacle. No, it was all Sharpe's fault.

So Sharpe is stuck taking orders from a man who hates him, in an army trying to defeat the experienced, successful French. And their Spanish allies are so bad that they might as well be fighting for the French.

This book has lots of action, vivid characters, and even a little romance. Mr. Cornwell is a accomplished storyteller. I even learned a little history. Join the fun and get to know Sharpe. You won't regret it.
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Captain Richard Sharpe-bold, professinal, and ruthless-is leading his battle-hardened veterans against Napolean at Talavera in the bloodiest Peninsula battle yet. Sharpe ha fought his way out of the enlisted ranks and earned his captaincy. But others-such as his uncle, Colonel Henry Simmerson, and the foppish Lieutenant Gibbons-are incompetents who bought their commissions. After their cowardly loss of the Regimental King's colour, their resentment of the upstart Sharpe turns to outright treachery.


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