View a FREE sample

Fuentes de Onoro

This is the scene of most of the battles in this book and the scene of the final battle.

San Cristobol

This is the village where Loup and his troops often hide out, and the place where Sharpe finds out for certain Juanita is a traitor.

San Isidoro

This is the crumbling fortress where the Real Compañía Irlandesa is sent to get them out of the way of the British army.

Ciudad de Rodrigo

This is the fortress where Ducos is staying and where Juanita meets Loup.

Artillery

Various types of these--excepting Congreve's rockets--are mentioned in the novel.

Rifles and Muskets

Several types of these are discussed in the novel; indeed, the novel's accurate portrayal of small arms and their use is one of its most enjoyable elements.

Skirmishers

These are elite riflemen of the British army armed with Baker rifles.

Guidon

This is...

(read more Object Descriptions)

This section contains 163 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample