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From a previous book in Cornwell's acclaimed Sharpe series, Sharpe's Devil, we know that Richard Sharpe, up-from-the-ranks captain in the Duke of Wellington's army, lived at least until 1821. So this tale, which finds the English soldier pitted against the vicious General Guy Loup in 1811, during the Napoleonic Wars, lacks some suspense. Still, there's the tantalizing question of how Sharpe gets out of some very dangerous scrapes, both on and off the battlefield. Once again, the captain faces lethal enemies (Loup; a French spymaster), dangerous "allies" (an arrogant Spanish general; a nasty Irish peer) and tricky political situations (opposition among the Allies-Britain, Ireland, Portugal-to making Wellington supreme Allied leader). Some loyal friends show up as well, notably Sergeant Patrick Harper, with his seven-shot gun, giant frame and even larger spirit. In this 13th volume in the series, Cornwell's superb storytelling and skill at historical re-creation are in top form as he masterfully presents the carnage, clamor, stink and "sublime joy" of battle.
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Captain Richard Sharpe commits a political blunder and may be court-martialed. Wellington makes a tactical blunder, however, and Sharpe helps win a victory in spite of it. Sharpe believes a soldier is remembered only for his last battle, and this one saves his career. William Gaminara is a remarkable narrator. Cornwell's novel relies more on description than conversation, and Gaminara manages it very well. He evokes the period, the characters, the raging conflict and engages the listener's full attention. In that era war involved personal suffering and bravery; through Gaminara's voice we feel the humor, comradeship and horror of Sharpe's campaign. D.M.W. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine
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5.0étoiles sur 5 Sharpe Starts a Vendetta, Meets a Spanish Mata Hari, and Avoids Political Threats, Avril 14 2009

Bernard Cornwell outdoes himself in building a powerful plot to illustrate the stubbornness of the often-scarred Captain Sharpe. In many of the most complicated stories in this series, the plot seems like an attempt to fill pages. In Sharpe's Battle, the enemies are vivid, obnoxious, dangerous, and intriguing. Sharpe continually tries to do the right thing and is punished for his efforts. For me, those elements make this war story work a lot better.

French Marshal Massena has been pulling back from his failed thrust toward Lisbon. The question now becomes whether or not Viscount Wellington can march his troops into Spain. In Sharpe's Battle, Wellington chooses to besiege Almeida so that the French troops there cannot be resupplied or relieved by Massena.

As the book opens, the captured King of Spain has ordered his personal guards unit made up of exiled Irishmen to report to Wellington to fight. The troops are led by a man whose mother was famous for her support for Irish rebels. Wellington and Major Hogan are doubtful that this "gift" is anything other than a Trojan Horse designed to create problems from within.

Sharpe is leading his men across the countryside when he spots French troops murdering civilians. Two of the men stay behind to assault a girl, and Sharpe captures them. In contrast to the rules of war, Sharpe refuses to exchange them . . . having them shot instead in front of their commanding officer, Brigadier General Guy Loup, who swears revenge on Sharpe. Loup's brigade has been using terrorist tactics to offset the partisans, and Sharpe wants Loup's head as much as Loup wants Sharpe's.

Back with the army, Sharpe is assigned to "train" the new troops under the leadership of timid Wagon Master General Runciman. Soon, the troops are deserting like rats leaving a sinking ship, but Sharpe wants more out of them. Loup senses an opportunity and decides to attach the remote camp where the royal guard is housed with massed force . . . helped by a little inside information. In the aftermath, Sharpe finds that he was become a pawn in a political game between the Spanish allies and Wellington over who will lead the combined forces into Spain.

Will Sharpe be able to escape from the claws of the factions?

The book culminates in an absolutely thrilling account of the battle of Fuentes de Onoro which featured an uncharacteristic mistake by Wellington, some remarkable soldiering, and unbelievable hand-to-hand combat within a village on a hillside.

The book ends with some remarkable ironies that will leave you thinking for some time to come.

This book features great writing and an thoroughly engaging story to test all aspects of Sharpe's mettle.
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5.0étoiles sur 5 One of the best Sharoe books yet!, Sep 4 2003
Par David Hassall (Wichita, KS) - Voir tous mes commentaires
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After finishing this book I thought it was one of the best of the series. This is the book that pits Sharpe against as Enemy like himself, Brigadier Loup is a great French commander, he commands an 'elite' Battalion known as the Loup Brigade. Like Sharpe's own rifles, these are a well-trained unit.

The book in general is typical Cornwell writing, you get a dose of history, a bit of romance and a whole load of heroism and action. Once you read a Sharpe novel the battle scenes get you gripped, you find yourself living it, smelling the acrid cannon smoke, tasting the foul, salty gunpowder of the muskets. This book is typical Sharpe and then some, the battle with Loup is like a clash of the titans, I recommend this book greatly, its one of the best of the series.

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5.0étoiles sur 5 Sharpe's, Aoû 18 2003
Par D. A Butler (Murfreesboro, tn United States) - Voir tous mes commentaires
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I haven't read a single book in this series that has disappointed. If you want to have a feel for how things were during the Peninsular war, buy and enjoy!
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3.0étoiles sur 5 Reads Like a Screenplay, But Still Worthy
The Richard Sharpe of SHARPE'S BATTLE is not necessarily the same character in Cornwell's earlier Sharpe novels. Read more
Publié le Déc 29 2002 par Tsuruoka

3.0étoiles sur 5 Reads Like a Screenplay, But Still Worthy
The Richard Sharpe of SHARPE'S BATTLE is not necessarily the same character in Cornwell's earlier Sharpe novels. Read more
Publié le Déc 29 2002 par Tsuruoka

2.0étoiles sur 5 The only disappointment in the series so far
Not a bad story for the genre, but completely out of sync with the rest of the Sharpe series in terms of writing style and characterization. I wish I'd skipped it. Read more
Publié le Aoû 12 2002 par David T. Jarvis

5.0étoiles sur 5 One of the Best
When I first read this book, nearly three years I found it intriguing, exciting, and delightful. A few weeks ago I picked it up and read it again, and it was just as good the... Read more
Publié le Nov. 30 2001 par nowhereman85

1.0étoiles sur 5 A very boring TV series
I don't know about the book, but Sharpe's Battle certainly didn't make good television viewing. I thought the first episode was bad and wouldn't have bothered with the second... Read more
Publié le Oct. 26 2001 par Laraine A. Barker

4.0étoiles sur 5 Great Fun!
Bernard Cornwell's "Sharpe's Battle" is another fine entry in the Sharpe series. As with all of Cornwell's Sharpe books there are loads of action and excitement. Read more
Publié le Sep 21 2001 par p_trabaris

3.0étoiles sur 5 Subpar for the series
Because this book was written with the movie in mind, it doesn't flow in the same manner as the other books. Read more
Publié le Juil 20 2001 par Kukulkan

4.0étoiles sur 5 Sharpe as Ever!
I had read all of the Sharpe novels but this one, and I had put off reading it for a long time. I didn't like the fact that Cornwell stuck this into the middle of the series after... Read more
Publié le Avril 20 2001 par Patrick J. McNamara

5.0étoiles sur 5 Shape's Battle is another triumph for Bernard Cornwell
Once again, Bernard Cornwell has written an exciting page-turner of a book. I found it very addictive - staying up late at night to finish it. Read more
Publié le Déc 18 2000 par Lewis Thompson

3.0étoiles sur 5 One of the Weaker in the Series
Another in the long-running Sharpe series, this one starts promisingly enough as Sharpe encounters the nasty French Brigadier General "Loup" (Wolf) and his elite... Read more
Publié le Oct. 12 2000 par A. Ross

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