95th Rifles 1809 to Salamanca

95th Rifles 1809 to Salamanca is the second DVD in 95th Rifles trilogy of films and part of The Peninsular Collection from BHTV and Pen and Sword Digital. The DVD 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 the aftermath of Sir John Moore’s retreat to La Corunna in the winter of 1808/1809. During the Corunna Campaign of 1808 the two battalions of 95th Rifles proved their both metal and utility on the battlefield. Now in 1809 they were to return to the Peninsular as a part of Wellington’s Army. With the Light Division, they undertook the epic march to Talavera and over the following three years enduring the hardships of campaign during freezing winters and scorching summers as well as the horrors of the battlefield such as Funtes d’Oñoro as Wellington strove to maintain his army in Portugal. The film concludes in 1812 with the Sieges of Ciudad Rodrigo and Badajoz before the bonds of the defense were finally

Key details: Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No | Product Dimensions: 0.6 x 5.25 x 7.5 inches; 3.2 ounces | Media Format: NTSC | Run time: 1 hour and 30 minutes | Release date: August 30, 2013 | Studio: Pen and Sword Digital | Number of discs: 1 | Customer Reviews: 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (11)

Customer feedback: 4.8/5 average rating.

Review snippets: I found this video extremely helpful as part of my research on both the 95th Rifles and the Peninsular War. The only thing better would be to visit the battlefields in person. Seeing the part played by the Rifles was / has such a variety and the prices are very competitive. DO a “cart full” of stuff at your usual and then re-do it on . Worth a try isn’t it? Read more