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Spanish Uniforms in the Napoleonic Wars by Bartolomeo Colleoni is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Spain in 1808 was in a weak state with a weak king, corrupt government, poverty, and internal disorder. Its army was understrength, lacking supplies and equipment. Officers were often incompetent and arrogant. Uniforms and equipment for volunteer regiments formed from 1808-1809 had to be scraped together from various sources. Spanish soldiers were hardy but quick to flee without proper leadership. They were also disdainful of foreigners and cruel to their own civilians. While savage, they were also lethargi

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Bartolomeo Colleoni

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