LEADER 04649nam 22004813 450 001 9910156460403321 005 20230808201020.0 010 $a9781786259868 010 $a1786259869 035 $a(CKB)3710000000986061 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC4809360 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL4809360 035 $a(CaPaEBR)ebr11350037 035 $a(OCoLC)974589193 035 $a(Exl-AI)4809360 035 $a(Perlego)3028132 035 $a(EXLCZ)993710000000986061 100 $a20210901d2016 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aurcnu|||||||| 181 $ctxt$2rdacontent 182 $cc$2rdamedia 183 $acr$2rdacarrier 200 12$aA Narrative of The Peninsular War 205 $a1st ed. 210 1$aSan Francisco :$cWagram Press,$d2016. 210 4$dİ2016. 215 $a1 online resource (346 pages) 327 $aIntro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- LIST OF PLATES. -- PREFACE. -- CHAPTER I. -- Preliminary Observations-Arrival in Spain-Bishop of Santander-Conde de Villa Nueva-Santander-Departure from Santander-General Ballesteros-Return to Santander-Gihon-Oviedo-Army of Gallicia-Leon-British Officers-General Blake-Frias-Santander-Bilbao-PortugalDeparture for England -- CHAPTER II. -- Lisbon-Sir Arthur Wellesley-Abrantes-Zarza Mayor-Plascencia-Sierra de Credos-Talavera de la Reyna-Duke of Belluno's Troops-Twenty-ninth Regiment-Spanish Army retiree-French cross the Alberche-Battle of Talavera-Twenty-ninth Regiment-False Alarm-Duke of BeDefeat of the Spanish Armies -- CHAPTER III. -- Abrantes-Punhete-Tancos-Albuquerque-Don Carlos Espan?a-Villar del Rey-Marques de la Romana-Duque del Parque-French enter Caceres-Spaniards march to attack them-General Foy secures his Retreat-Junta of Caceres-Camp of Aliseda-Movement of the 2nd Corps d'ArmSurrender of Badajoz -- CHAPTER IV. -- Reduction of Ciudad Rodrigo-Death of General Crauford-Allies invest Badajoz-Siege of Badajoz-Fifth Division-Siege continued-Breaches stormed-Castle carried by Escalade-Fifth Division escalade-and carry the Town-General Walker wounded-Observations-Duke of Martinez -- CHAPTER V. -- Lord Wellington assembles his Army, June 1812-Strength of the French Armies-Advance of Lord Wellington-Ciudad Rodrigo-Its Ruinous State-Cavalry Skirmish-Major Brotherton-Lord Wellington enters Salamanca-His Enthusiastic Reception-French Forts-Sixth DivisiCantonments of the Enemy -- CHAPTER VI. -- Lord Wellington at Cadiz-Fe?te by the Grandees-Complimentary Sonnet-General Morillo-Guadaloupe-Movements of the Enemy-Ciudad Real-La Mancha-Piedrabuena visited by a French Detachment-Almagro-Enemy abandon La Mancha-Departure of the French Court for Madrid-Battle of Vittoria. -- CHAPTER VII. 327 $aFlight of French Army after Battle of Vittoria-Equipages captured-Pursuit-General Clausel effects his Escape-Pamplona blockaded by the Allies -- CHAPTER VIII. -- State of Society at Madrid-The Emperor Napoleon concludes an Armistice Informed of the Battle of Vittoria-Renewed Efforts in Spain-Siege of San Sebastian-Position of the Allies Attacked by Marshal Soult-Battles of the Pyrenees-French Army repulsed-GeneralThe Duke of Wellington -- APPENDIX. -- No. I.-BATTLE OF SALAMANCA.-REPORT OF MARSHAL THE DUKE OF RAGUSA TO THE MINISTER AT WAR. -- No. II.-LIST OF THE ALLIED ARMY ON THE 30TH OF AUGUST, 1813. -- No. III.-PROCLAMATION OF MARSHAL SOULT. -- No. IV.-FRENCH MARSHALS. -- REQUEST FROM THE PUBLISHER. 330 $aThis book, originally published in 1850 and written by Sir Andrew Leith Hay, provides a detailed narrative of the Peninsular War, a significant conflict during the Napoleonic Wars where British forces, led by figures such as Sir John Moore and the Duke of Wellington, fought against the French in the Iberian Peninsula. The author offers a firsthand account based on his experiences as an officer, aiming to preserve the memory of significant events and individuals involved in the war. The narrative includes descriptions of key battles, military strategies, and the conditions faced by troops. It is intended for readers interested in military history and the personal experiences of those who participated in the historical events of the early 19th century.$7Generated by AI. 606 $aPeninsular War, 1807-1814$7Generated by AI 606 $aNapoleonic Wars, 1800-1815$7Generated by AI 615 0$aPeninsular War, 1807-1814 615 0$aNapoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 700 $aLeith Hay$b Sir Andrew$01378426 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910156460403321 996 $aA Narrative of The Peninsular War$93416893 997 $aUNINA