During the earlier years of the war, indeed, the increase of wealth had been enormous. England was sole mistress of the seas.Continuing Wellington's
Wellington’s Peninsular Campaign – 2
“Portugal,” Wellesley wrote coolly, “may be defended against any force which the French can bring against it.”Continuing Wellington's Peninsular
Wellington’s Peninsular Campaign
This series has four easy 5 minute installments.IntroductionThe Treaty of Tilsit saw Napoleon at the height of his power. Russia had become his