A history of the Peninsular War, Vol. 5, Oct. 1811-Aug. 31, 1812

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"A History of the Peninsular War, Vol. 5, Oct. 1811-Aug. 31, 1812: Valencia,..." by Sir Charles Oman is a historical work published in 1914. This fifth volume chronicles a pivotal ten-month period of the Napoleonic conflict in Iberia, covering major military campaigns at Valencia, Ciudad Rodrigo, Badajoz, Salamanca, and Madrid. Part of Oman's acclaimed seven-volume series, it draws on extensive primary sources including diaries, military dispatches, and national archives. The work offers balanced analysis of all powers involved while focusing on human actors rather than abstract military units.