Sharpe's Rifles (#1)
Feb 2001 · Richard Sharpe series Book 1 · Sold by Penguin
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In the heart of war-torn Spain during the Napoleonic era, Lieutenant Richard Sharpe assumes command of the 95th Rifles, a demoralized and skeptical group of soldiers
It's 1809, and Napoleon's army is sweeping across Spain. Tasked with leading his men to safety through treacherous enemy territory, Lieutenant Richard Sharpe faces an arduous journey through the mountains. This immersive exploration of loyalty, valor, and the indomitable spirit of the soldiers who shaped history is the first in an action-packed series that captures the gritty texture of Napoleonic warfare.
It's 1809, and Napoleon's army is sweeping across Spain. Tasked with leading his men to safety through treacherous enemy territory, Lieutenant Richard Sharpe faces an arduous journey through the mountains. This immersive exploration of loyalty, valor, and the indomitable spirit of the soldiers who shaped history is the first in an action-packed series that captures the gritty texture of Napoleonic warfare.
In the heart of war-torn Spain during the Napoleonic era, Lieutenant Richard Sharpe assumes command of the 95th Rifles, a demoralized and skeptical group of soldiers
It's 1809, and Napoleon's army is sweeping across Spain. Tasked with leading his men to safety through treacherous enemy territory...
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Michael “KepperMN” Keepper
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February 24, 2019
Rousing action story of British Infantry Riflemen fighting the French in the beginning of the Peninsular Campaign of the Napoleonic War. Richard Sharpe is a combat veteran but new to being an officer. He has a shaky start, but learns to be a good officer in addition to being a good combat soldier. The equipment of 1809 may be primitive, but combat is combat!
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jim lee
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April 17, 2015
As all the other Cromwell's books this was another great read. Couldn't put it down, Great Book!
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November 20, 2018
An Awesome Adventure That Has You Hating The "Bad Guys" All The Way!
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Bernard Cornwell's Richard Sharpe series takes its hero to the battle of Waterloo--and beyond. Several novels are the basis of a television miniseries. He was born in London and lives in Chatham, Massachusetts.
Bernard Cornwell's Richard Sharpe series takes its hero to the battle of Waterloo--and beyond. Several novels are the basis of a television miniseries. He was born in London and lives in Chatham, Massachusetts.
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