In this memoir, Franz Xaver Rigel shares his experiences of the Peninsular War, a pivotal conflict of the Napoleonic Wars. From his early experiences as a young officer to his later experiences as a seasoned veteran, Rigel offers a vivid and compelling account of the war and its impact on the people and lands of the Iberian Peninsula.

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