1st Edition THUS / 1st Printing (Praeger - 2005) - No marks or writing observed in text. Binding tight and square. No DJ as issued. Gently read. . . . . . . . . Despite Wellington's success against Marmont's army at Salamanca in July, the year of 1812 ended in bitter disappointment for the British. However, a year later Wellington's series of brilliant maneuvers threw the French onto the defensive on all fronts, culminating in the final victory at Vittoria: 90,000 men and 90 guns attacking in four mutually supporting columns. The French center gave way and both flanks were turned, their army ... View More...