Table of Contents

Introduction · Insurrections in Spain from 1808 · Chronology · The Rise and Spread of the Guerrillas · Why become a Guerrilla? · Guerrilla Bands and Leaders · Weapons and Clothing · Tactics · Cruelty and Revenge · The guerrillas and the British · The overall impact of the Guerrillas · The end of the Guerrillas · After the war

About the Author

René Chartrand was born in Montreal and educated in Canada, the US and the Bahamas. A senior curator with Canada's National Historic Sites for nearly three decades, he is now a freelance writer and historical consultant. He has written numerous articles and books including some 20 Osprey titles. He lives in Hull, Quebec, with his wife and two sons. Richard Hook was born in 1938 and trained at Reigate College of Art. After national service, he became art editor of the much-praised magazine ‘Finding Out.’ He has worked as a freelance illustrator ever since, earning an international reputation particularly for his deep knowledge of Native American material culture. Richard currently lives in Sussex.