*16 pages of illustrations * 5 x 9 * Covers every aspect of the war * Contributions by leading international military historians This complementary volume to Sir Charles Oman's monumental study brings together new research by today's leading historians highlighting recent developments in Peninsular War scholarship. By examining modern interpretations, fresh evidence and new areas of research, this analysis of key aspects of the fighting in Spain and Portugal advances the debate on the struggle that marked the beginning of the end for Napoleonic Europe. Paddy Griffith was a senior lecturer in War Studies at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, and is the author of numerous books, including The Viking Art of War.