Lines of Torres Vedras 1809-11. Fortress 7. by Fletcher, Ian - 2003

Paperback. Very Good.

University Park, Illinois, U.S.A.: Osprey Pub Co, 2003. New book, 64 pages. FOR007. Following the battle of Bussaco on 27 September 1810 Wellington's heavily outnumbered troops began to withdraw towards Lisbon. By the evening of 9 October the British and Portuguese began to withdraw behind a line of defensive works that had been built to the north of Lisbon. These were not the rudimentary field works that the French anticipated, but an enormous network of forts, batteries and redoubts whose construction had been started the previous November - the Lines of Torres Vedras. This 30-mile-wide line utilised the area's natural defences, damming rivers, scarping hillsides, blocking roads and establishing forts upon almost all of the hills. This title describes its design, creation and effectiveness in the face of French attacks.. Soft Cover. As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

University Park, Illinois, U.S.A.: Osprey Pub Co, 2003. New book, 64 pages. FOR007. Following the battle of Bussaco on 27 September 1810 Wellington's heavily outnumbered troops began to withdraw towards Lisbon. By the evening of 9 October the British and Portuguese began to withdraw behind a line of defensive works that had been built to the north of Lisbon. These were not the rudimentary field works that the French anticipated, but an enormous network of forts, batteries and redoubts whose construction had been started the previous November - the Lines of Torres Vedras. This 30-mile-wide line utilised the area's natural defences, damming rivers, scarping hillsides, blocking roads and establishing forts upon almost all of the hills. This title describes its design, creation and effectiveness in the face of French attacks.. Soft Cover. As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

London: Osprey Military, 2003. 1st Edition . Near Fine. 7.25 x 9.75 inches (18 x 24.5 cm). Unread copy, Light browning to edges of covers otherwise in first class condition throughout. Overall condition is Near Fine. International postage will be less than the stated rate. Actual costs are Europe £11.20; USA £18.10; Oceania £18.05; Rest of World £15.85. A postage refund will be made after the order has been placed. ISBN: 9781841765761. Size: 7.25 x 9.75 inches (18 x 24.5 cm). Paperback. Printed pages: 64

Osprey Publishing, 2003. Some light spotting to edge of front cover, else mint. Soft. Near Mint. Illus. by Younghusband, Bill. 4to.

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Osprey Publishing, 2003-06-20. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!