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Oldest Allies
René Chartrand
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Alcantara 1809
出版Bloomsbury Publishing, 2012-09-20
主題History / Modern / 19th CenturyHistory / Europe / SpainHistory / Wars & Conflicts / Napoleonic WarsHistory / GeneralTechnology & Engineering / Military Science
ISBN17809689579781780968957
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=rpHvCwAAQBAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋Although somewhat overshadowed by Wellington's main campaign in the north, the Alcantara raid was an outstanding success. The primary objective of alarming and distracting the French forces in Spain was achieved. Furthermore, the raiders also succeeded in preventing a French incursion into Portugal and tied down one of Napoleon's best marshals. There were further raids to come, but the 1809 Alcantara raid delivered a strong, permanent message: that the Anglo–Portuguese were willing and able to strike back against the French, and that they would support their Spanish allies as much as they were able.