In this battle, it's about more than just a symbol! Spain, July 1809. Although the French troops are already in retreat due to England's intervention, they continue to wreak havoc on the Iberian Peninsula. They march into the Spanish town of Talavera with their standard: a magnificently gilded eagle, symbol of their military triumphs. They guard it like a treasure, for its loss would be a severe blow to their fighting spirit. Only one among France's enemies would dare to steal this trophy: Richard Sharpe. And nothing excites him more than a seemingly insurmountable challenge, especially since he must prove to his superiors what he is capable of...