Portugal
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Muskets and Barrels at Porto: Twin Strikes on the Douro (March–May 1809)
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Prologue: Empire, Peninsula, and the Wine Country In 1809, Europe was ablaze with the Napoleonic Wars. Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte had swept much of Europe into…

Stephen Carney
I have been a military historian, a teacher (college and university), and leadership development professional for nearly 30 years. I spent the last 23 years as a U.S. Army civilian historian. I am now redirecting my passion and experience to create Vivi Bellum!




