95th Rifles

95th Rifles 1800 to Corunna Author:Tim Saunders Language:English Format:DVD NTSC Dimensions:5.25" x 7.5" Publisher:Pen and Sword Digital ISBN:5060247620190 Item No. 5060247620190 95th Rifles 1800 to Corunna is the next DVD in The Peninsular Collection from BHTV and Pen and Sword Digital and explores the history of the 95th Rifles, who were masters of the battlefield and particularly skilled in skirmishing. Held in high esteem by the French and Allies alike, they played a momentous role in the outcome of the Peninsular War. Following the events set out in the Salamanca DVD, this film serves as a prequel to explain the years leading up to the Battle of Salamanca, starting with Sir John Moore’s retreat to La Corunna in the winter of 1808/1809.In November 1808, the British army advanced into Spain with orders to assist the Spanish armies in their struggle against the invading forces of Napoleon. The army had advanced to