The Bravest of the Brave

The Bravest of the Brave is a historical fiction novel written by G.A. Henty. The story is set during the Peninsular War, which took place from 1807 to 1814, and follows the adventures of a young British officer named Harry Smith. Harry is a brave and talented soldier who rises through the ranks quickly, impressing his superiors with his courage and leadership skills. He becomes a trusted aide to the famous British general, Sir Arthur Wellesley, and takes part in many of the major battles of the war.Throughout the novel, Harry faces many challenges, both on and off the battlefield. He falls in love with a beautiful Spanish noblewoman, Juana, but their relationship is threatened by the war and the cultural divide between them. Harry also faces betrayal and treachery from within his own ranks, as well as from the enemy.Despite these obstacles, Harry remains steadfast and determined, earning the respect and admiration of his fellow soldiers and becoming known as ""the bravest of the brave"". The Bravest of the Brave is a thrilling adventure story that offers a vivid and detailed portrayal of the Peninsular War. It is also a tale of love, loyalty, and bravery in the face of adversity. Henty's writing is engaging and immersive, transporting readers back in time to a tumultuous period in European history.The starting of the expedition was delayed beyond the intended time, for the government either could not or would not furnish the required funds, and the Earl of Peterborough was obliged to borrow considerable sums of money, and to involve himself in serious pecuniary embarrassments to remedy the defects, and to supply as far as possible the munition and stores necessary for the efficiency of the little force he had been appointed to command. It consisted of some three thousand English troops, who were nearly all raw and undisciplined, and a brigade, two thousand strong, of Dutch soldiers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.