"Wars of Spanish American Independence 1809-29 " Topic
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| Tango01 | 12 Mar 2014 10:24 p.m. PST |
"This is in the Osprey essential histories series that aims to give a broad overview of particular conflicts. This subject is a real challenge for the format, as the wars of liberation ranged over a huge geographical area and also lasted some 20 years.
The author's approach has been to set the conflict in the context of the Napoleonic wars and Spain's decline that had huge implications for its overseas empire in south and central America. The nature of the colonial empire with its ‘caste' system and the importance of trade in developing the resistance to Spanish rule.
The respective armies are given a brief overview with Spanish regulars and militia fighting an array of colourful troop types from cowboy Gauchos and Llaneros to freed negro slaves. The fighting is summarised in the chronology and by region and it is probably here that the restricted space is most challenging…"
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balkandave.blogspot.com.ar Hope you enjoy!. Amicalement
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