"In Wellington's two-front war, Joshua Moon not only surveys Wellington's command of British forces against the French but also describes the battles Wellington fought in England -- with an archaic military command structure, bureaucracy, and fickle public opinion ... Drawing on archival sources in the United Kingdom and at the United States Military Academy, Moon goes well beyond detailing military operations to delve into the larger effects of domestic policies, bureaucracy, and coalition building on strategy. Ultimately, Moon shows, the second front of Wellington's 'two-front war' was as difficult as the better-known struggle against Napoleon's troops and harsh conditions abroad"--Jacket.

Roots of the struggle : the campaign of 1808 -- A second chance : Wellesley's return to Iberia in 1809 -- The trials begin : the Campaign of 1809 -- Waning support : the defense of Portugal, 1809-1810 -- The crucible : Masséna's invasion of Portugal, 1810-1811 -- The tide turns : the pursuit of Masséna, 1811-1812 -- Exploitation : the Burgos Campaign, 1812-1813 -- Opportunity arrested : the Campaign of 1813 -- The final act : the invasion of France, 1813-1814 -- Conclusion.