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The podcast for military history geeks and people with a passion for good stories. We focus on British and Commonwealth military history from the birth of the redcoat era through to modern warfare.
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Tuesday Mar 01, 2022
Tuesday Mar 01, 2022
In the late Summer of 1813 the French are fighting back in the Peninsular. Marshal Soult is back in command, and the soldiers' morale is high. Can Wellington's advance towards France be derailed? In today's episode we learn about the battles of Roncesvalles. Maya and Sorauren - collectively known as the Battle of the Pyrenees. Included today is the story of the 92nd Highlanders at Maya - a fight that is described as one of the greatest feats in military history.
Nick's fantastic Atlas of the Peninsular War can be purchased here: https://amzn.to/3G9Xdxh
Marcus's book on his distant relative Marshal Beresford can be found here: https://amzn.to/332kRNB
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