With Wellington in the Pyrenees

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910165122303321
• Autore: Beatson C.B Major-General Finlay Cochrane
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2012; ©2012
• ISBN: 9781908902276; 1908902272
• Edizione: [1st ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (233 pages)
• Soggetti: Peninsular War, 1807-1814; Battles
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- PREFACE -- LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS -- LIST OF PLANS -- CHAPTER I - INTRODUCTORY NOTES -- CHAPTER II - THE RETREAT OF THE FRENCH AFTER VITORIA AND THE ADVANCE OF THE ALLIED ARMY TO THE FRONTIER -- CHAPTER III - BRIEF ACCOUNT OF THE OPERATIONS ON THE NORTH-EASTERN PROVINCES OF SPAIN DURING JUNE AND JULY 1813 -- CHAPTER IV - THE TOPOGRAPHY OF THE AREA OF THE OPERATIONS -- CHAPTER V - THE REORGANIZATION OF THE FRENCH ARMY -- CHAPTER VI - THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE ALLIED COVERING FORCE. THE BRITISH AND PORTUGUESE ARMIES -- CHAPTER VII - ASSUMPTION OF THE OFFENSIVE BY THE FRENCH AND SOULT'S PLAN OF CAMPAIGN -- CHAPTER VIII - RECEIPT OF INFORMATION OF THE FRENCH ADVANCE AT HEADQUARTERS OF THE ALLIED ARMY AND ARRANGEMENTS ORDERED IN CONSEQUENCE -- CHAPTER IX - SOULT'S ADVANCE ON PAMPLONA AND THE COMBATS AT THE LEICAR-ATHECA AND THE LINDUZ ON JULY 25 (See Plan I) -- CHAPTER X - THE FIGHT AT THE MAYA PASS (See Plan II) -- CHAPTER XI - JULY 26. RETREAT OF SIR L. COLE AND ADVANCE OF THE FRENCH LEFT COLUMN. INACTION OF D'ERLON AT THE MAYA AND WELLINGTON'S MOVEMENTS AND ORDERS -- CHAPTER XII - EVENTS OF JULY 27 (See Plan III) -- CHAPTER XIII - THE FIRST BATTLE OF SORAUREN AND EVENTS OF JULY 28 -- CHAPTER XIV - JULY 29 -- CHAPTER XV - JULY 30. SECOND BATTLE OF ; SORAUREN. THE FRENCH RETREAT AND HILL'S ACTION NEAR BEUNZA -- CHAPTER XVI - JULY 31. THE RETREAT OF THE FRENCH. THE REAR-GUARD ACTION AT THE DONA MARIA PASSES AND THE MOVEMENTS OF THE ALLIED ARMY -- CHAPTER XVII - AUGUST 1. THE RETREAT OF THE FRENCH AND ALLIED PURSUIT. ACTIONS NEAR SUMBILLA AND AT THE BRIDGE OF YANCI -- CHAPTER XVIII - AUGUST 2. ACTIONS AT THE PASS OF ECHALAR AND THE IBANTELLY. FRENCH RETREAT FROM FRONTIER: CONCLUDING REMARKS -- APPENDIX A - ANGLO-PORTUGUESE ARMY AND SPANISH TROOPS UNDER THE COMMAND OF FIELD-MARSHAL THE MARQUIS OF WELLINGTON.; APPENDIX B - EFFECTIVE STRENGTH OF THE FRENCH ARMY -- APPENDIX C - ORDER BY MARSHAL SOULT JULY 23, 1813. -- APPENDIX D - ANGLO-PORTUGUESE ARMY STATEMENT OF LOSSES.
• Sommario/riassunto: This book provides a detailed account of the military operations between the Allied army, led by the British, and the French forces in the Pyrenees from July 25 to August 2, 1813. It highlights the strategic maneuvers, battles, and the significant role of the British soldiers during this phase of the Peninsular War. The author, F. C. Beatson, emphasizes the moral qualities and tactical expertise of the British forces under Wellington's command, showcasing their confidence and resilience. The book also offers insights into the logistical and strategic challenges faced during hill campaigns, drawing parallels with later military experiences. It serves as both a historical record and a source of military lessons, aimed at military historians and enthusiasts.