During the 1809 Peninsular War, Lieutenant Richard Sharpe, a newly commissioned officer, is tasked with a crucial mission behind enemy lines. He leads a squad of skilled but unruly soldiers, who are also the best shots in the army, and must earn their respect despite his unconventional rise to leadership.
Sharpe
A British officer's unexpected promotion to lieutenant forces him to lead a recalcitrant rifle company through the tumultuous Peninsular War.
