Wellington's Scapegoat: The Tragedy of Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Bevan
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Lieutenant Colonel Charles Bevan was the key figure in an extraordinary, controversial and ultimately tragic episode during the Peninsula War. He was the commanding officer held responsible for the dramatic night escape of the French garrison from Almeida over a vital bridge. For this disaster he incurred the extreme wrath of the Duke of Wellington but whether this was fair remains highly debatable. Drawing on letters and papers of the Bevan...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1844150291
ISBN13:9781844150298
Release Date:February 2004
Publisher:Pen & Sword Books
Length:212 Pages
Weight:1.36 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 6.2" x 9.4"
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