René Chartrand was born in Montreal and educated in Canada, the US and the Bahamas. A senior curator with Canada's National Historic Sites for nearly three decades, he is now a freelance writer and historical consultant. He has written numerous articles and books including some 20 Osprey titles. He lives in Hull, Quebec, with his wife and two sons.Richard Hook was born in 1938 and trained at Reigate College of Art. After national service, he became art editor of the much-praised magazine ‘Finding Out.’ He has worked as a freelance illustrator ever since, earning an international reputation particularly for his deep knowledge of Native American material culture. Richard currently lives in Sussex.

• IntroductionInsurrections in Spain from 1808ChronologyThe Rise and Spread of the GuerrillasWhy become a Guerrilla?Guerrilla Bands and LeadersWeapons and ClothingTacticsCruelty and RevengeThe guerrillas and the BritishThe overall impact of the GuerrillasThe end of the GuerrillasAfter the war

René Chartrand was born in Montreal and educated in Canada, the US and the Bahamas. A senior curator with Canada's National Historic Sites for nearly three decades, he is now a freelance writer and historical consultant. He has written numerous articles and books including some 20 Osprey titles. He lives in Hull, Quebec, with his wife and two sons.Richard Hook was born in 1938 and trained at Reigate College of Art. After national service, he became art editor of the much-praised magazine ‘Finding Out.’ He has worked as a freelance illustrator ever since, earning an international reputation particularly for his deep knowledge of Native American material culture. Richard currently lives in Sussex.

• IntroductionInsurrections in Spain from 1808ChronologyThe Rise and Spread of the GuerrillasWhy become a Guerrilla?Guerrilla Bands and LeadersWeapons and ClothingTacticsCruelty and RevengeThe guerrillas and the BritishThe overall impact of the GuerrillasThe end of the GuerrillasAfter the war