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Sharpe s rifles is the premiere episode of the carlton uk series sharpe, starring sean bean as captain richard sharpe, the officer of a small rifles detachment during the napoleonic wars. The arm measured an overall length of 3312 inches long. The french invasion of galicia january 1809 the sharpe series book. He must lead them to safetyand the only way of escape is a treacherous trek through the enemyinfested mountains of spain.
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