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Sharpe's Rifles is chronologically the sixth, but the ninth published, historical novel in the Richard Sharpe series by Bernard Cornwell, first published in 1988. The narrative follows Sharpe and his unit as they are caught up in the French invasion of Galicia, Spain in January 1809 during the Peninsular War .
Over the Hills & Far Away: The Music of Sharpe was released in 1996 as a companion to the Sharpe television series. [1] The recording features performances by various artists, including British folk musicians John Tams (who played the supporting role of "Rifleman Daniel Hagman" in the series and wrote or arranged much of its music) and Kate Rusby, composer Dominic Muldowney, and The Band and ...
Sharpe's Triumph is the second historical novel in the Richard Sharpe series by Bernard Cornwell, first published in 1998. Sharpe is a sergeant in the army who attracts the attention of General Arthur Wellesley at Ahmednagar.
Richard Sharpe and the French Invasion of Galicia, January 1809: 1988: 07: Sharpe's Havoc: Richard Sharpe and the Campaign in Northern Portugal, Spring 1809: 2003: 08: Sharpe's Eagle: Richard Sharpe and the Talavera Campaign, July 1809: 1981: 09: Sharpe's Gold: Richard Sharpe and the Destruction of Almeida, August 1810: 1981: 10: Sharpe's Escape
Sharpe's Challenge and Sharpe's Peril were broadcast in the US in 2010 as part of PBS's Masterpiece Classic season. The complete series is available on VHS (excluding Sharpe's Challenge and Sharpe's Peril), DVD, Blu-ray and iTunes. The Blu-ray and iTunes releases have been remastered in HD widescreen from the original filmstrips, with the ...
Sharpe's Waterloo is a British television drama, the 14th part of a series that follows the career of Richard Sharpe, a fictional British soldier during the Napoleonic Wars. The adaptation is based on the 1990 novel of the same name by Bernard Cornwell .
Sharpe's Command is a historical novel in the Richard Sharpe series by Bernard Cornwell, first published in 2023. The story leads up to the Battle of Almaraz , which took place on 18–19 May 1812 in the Peninsular War .
However, when Sharpe requests permission to infiltrate the enemy fortress, Simmerson is only too happy to allow him to risk his life. Sharpe and Harper pose as deserters and are welcomed by the rebels. Sharpe makes the acquaintance of former French Colonel Gudin, a fellow veteran of the Battle of Waterloo two years earlier. Gudin has been hired ...