The Other Side of the Hill
(2014)(The seventh book in the Ties of Blood series)
A novel by Peter Youds
After five years' campaigning in the Peninsula, often forced to retreat after notable victories, Lord Wellington's redcoat army is firmly on the front foot at last. The stunning victory of Vitoria has seen the French put to flight and the allies confidently advance towards the Pyrenees.
The brilliant summer offensive of 1813 witnessed Wellington frequently outflanking the French armies, finally bringing them to a battle which saw King Joseph lose his artillery, his baggage and his crown. With his enemies in disarray, there seems little to stop the British commander from leading his triumphant army across the border.
But, as the weather turns, so too does the fortune of war. Threatened with the ignominy of invasion, the French make a remarkable recovery. Bravely defending citadels and mounting lightning-fast counter-attacks, Napoleon's generals bite back and, once again, the balance of the conflict shifts.
Among the sieges, battles and skirmishes being fought to decide the destiny of France are many displays of individual skill and bravery - there is even time for romance and intrigue. The soldiers in red, green and blue coats have campaigned hard and made it all the way to the French border - but when might they see the other side of the hill?
Genre: Historical
The brilliant summer offensive of 1813 witnessed Wellington frequently outflanking the French armies, finally bringing them to a battle which saw King Joseph lose his artillery, his baggage and his crown. With his enemies in disarray, there seems little to stop the British commander from leading his triumphant army across the border.
But, as the weather turns, so too does the fortune of war. Threatened with the ignominy of invasion, the French make a remarkable recovery. Bravely defending citadels and mounting lightning-fast counter-attacks, Napoleon's generals bite back and, once again, the balance of the conflict shifts.
Among the sieges, battles and skirmishes being fought to decide the destiny of France are many displays of individual skill and bravery - there is even time for romance and intrigue. The soldiers in red, green and blue coats have campaigned hard and made it all the way to the French border - but when might they see the other side of the hill?
Genre: Historical
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