Salamanca Campaign 1812

After a gap of two years, the 1812 Salamanca Campaign saw Wellington taking the offensive in Spain against Marshal Marmont’s Army of Portugal. Marching from the border fortress of Ciudad Rodrigo which fell to the Allies in January, neither commander was willing to take the risk of a general action without a clear tactical advantage. The result were stand—offs as Wellington offered battle on the San Christóbal Heights, but once the small French—garrisoned forts left behind in Salamanca fell,...