what is that peninsular war??

[Shaka Naldur]

I´ve heard about it a lot

an scenario about a peninsular war??
what is that about????

[Jay Bee]

Peninsular War is English for Guerra de la Independencia (well.. sort of)

[Chris 62]

Well, since I'm the biggest advocate of it, I should explain. The Peninsular War is what English speaking countries call the war fought on Spanish and portugese soil between France, and Britain/Spain/Portugal, from 1807-1814. This war was of critical importance, even Napoleon himself addmitted that the "Spanish Ulser", as he called the war, was the major reason for his downfall. Although Spanish Royal armies fought poorly in this war(with some notable exceptions), it was the people, who took to the hills and mountains. fought in the streets, and killed frenchmen everywhere, that caused the French the most problems. And sadly, there is no scenario for this war.

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[Jay Bee]

quote: Originally posted by cpoulos on 02-25-2001 03:20 PM And sadly, there is no scenario for this war.

Hint: I have no exams anymoa but still got to do a lot of desk work. I am currently swamped, but.... yeah, give me a couple months to clear things up and then we'll see

[Jay Bee]

Title: The Pride and the Passion (you know where this comes from? )
Intro quote: "Never underestimate the pride of the Spanish people because if you do you would probably regret it for the rest of your days" (who said that? To whom?)

[Chris 62]

Of course you know if you need any assistance, I will make myself available. MOST EXCELLENT.

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All knowledge begins with the phrase: I don't know.

[Stefan Härtel]

quote: "Never underestimate the pride of the Spanish people because if you do you would probably regret it for the rest of your days" (who said that? To whom?)

Napoleon Bonaparte to his brother Joseph.

[Jay Bee]

quote: Originally posted by Stefan Härtel on 02-25-2001 04:06 PM Napoleon Bonaparte to his brother Joseph.

Just the opposite

[Prometeus]

quote: Originally posted by Jay Bee on 02-25-2001 04:12 PM Just the opposite

No matter who said that to who... they both regretted this fact for the rest of their days...

[Jay Bee]

So true Prom, so true.

Let's go with the other Q of my little trivia. The Pride and the Passion is the title of a Hollywood movie about the Peninsular war. The movie featured (look at those names): Frank Sinatra as the rude but goodwilled Spanish peasant, Sofia Loren as the voluptuos, passionate & red-lipped Spaniard (second time she played this role -- it suits her well) and Gary Cooper as the truobled English officer.

History-wise, the movie is terrible, but a lot of fun anyway

[Chris 62]

quote: Originally posted by Jay Bee on 02-25-2001 04:37 PM Gary Cooper as the truobled English officer

Ah, wasn't the English officer CARY GRANT?


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All knowledge begins with the phrase: I don't know.

[Jay Bee]

Oops yes, sorry For some reason I always have these two actors mixed up.



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[Fiera]

quote: Originally posted by Jay Bee on 02-25-2001 04:37 PM History-wise, the movie is terrible, but a lot of fun anyway

Yes, but an embarrasing fun if you ask me...

And it's great news hearing you're gonna make the "Guerra de la Independencia" (I prefer that name) scn... I'm looking forward to it!