1809, the Peninsula War. Sergeant Richard Sharpe saves General Sir Arthur Wellesley's life and is commissioned a Lieutenant in the 95th Rifle Regiment. He is immediately given a mission behind enemy lines. For this he is given a squad of unruly troops who happen to be the best shots in the entire army. Due to how he came to be an officer, earning their respect will be difficult.
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In the Peninsular War, a British sergeant is field promoted to a lieutenant in charge of a disrespectful rifle company.
