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[null,null,"Autore",null,"O'Neil Charles"]
[null,null,"Titolo",null,"The Military Adventures of Charles O'Neil; : Who Was A Soldier In The Army of Lord Wellington During the Memorable Peninsular War And the Continental Campaigns from 1811 to 1815"]
[null,null,"Pubbl/distr/stampa",null,"San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2011"]
[{"$nulls":4},"©2011"]
[null,null,"ISBN",null,"1-908902-07-8"]
[null,null,"Edizione",null,"[1st ed.]"]
[null,null,"Descrizione fisica",null,"1 online resource (122 pages)"]
[null,null,"Disciplina",null,"940.27092"]
[null,null,"Soggetti",null,"Peninsular War, 1807-1814"]
[{"$nulls":4},"Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815"]
[null,null,"Lingua di pubblicazione",null,"Inglese"]
[null,null,"Formato",null,"Materiale a stampa"]
[null,null,null,"Livello bibliografico","Monografia"]
[null,null,"Nota di contenuto",null,"Intro -- Title page -- CONTENTS. -- CHAPTER I. -- Introductory Remarks.-The Author's Birth.-Parentage.-Prevalence of the Military Spirit.-Two of his Brothers enlist, and are killed in the Service.-Author apprenticed to a Carpenter.-His Desire for a Military Life.-Leaves Home without the Consent of his PaA Flogging. -- CHAPTER II. -- Origin of the War in the Peninsula.-Siege of Saragossa.-Murderous Character of the War.-Success of the French in Portugal.-Battle of Rolica.-Battle of Vimiero.-Convention of Cintra.-The French evacuate Portugal.-Preparations of Napoleon for another CampaiThe British Army sail for England. -- CHAPTER III. -- Joseph Bonaparte again King of Spain.-His Difficulties with Soult.-Second Siege of Saragossa.-Another English Army, under Sir Arthur Wellesley, lands at Lisbon.-Battle of Talavera.-The English retire into Portugal.-Siege of Gerona.-Principal Events of theOpening of the Campaign of 1811. -- CHAPTER IV. -- The Author, with his Regiment, leaves Gibraltar, for Tarifa.-Dissensions between the Spanish and English Officers.-Battle of Barossa.-Retreat of the French.-Suffering of the Pursuing Army.-Guerillas.-Don Julian Sanchez.-Juan Martin Diaz.-Xavier Mina.-ContDeparture of the British Army for Badajos. -- CHAPTER V. -- Badajos.-Its Capture by the French.-Attempts to retake it by the English.-Wellington invests it in Person.-Assault upon Fort Christoval.-Storming of the Town.-Terrific Conflict.-The place sacked by the Victors.-Disgraceful Drunkenness and Debauchery of thThe Main Body of the Army depart for Beira. -- "]
[{"$nulls":4},"CHAPTER VI. -- Romantic Adventures of Sir Colquhoun Grant.-The Author ordered, with a Convoy, to Brussels.-Description of the Route.-The Pass of Roncesvalles.-Memorable Defeat of the Army of Charlemagne there.-A sudden Attack and Repulse.-The Author arrives at Brussels, and joins the Garrison of that Place."]
[{"$nulls":4},"CHAPTER VII. -- Brief Summary of Events for Four Years preceding the Battle of Waterloo.-Author's Narrative resumed at that Period.-Preparation of Troops for the Battle.-Skirmishing preceding its Commencement.-Reception of the News at Brussels.-Departure of the English fConclusion. -- ERRATA."]
[null,null,null,"Sommario/riassunto","This book recounts the military experiences of Charles O'Neil, a soldier in Lord Wellington's army during the Peninsular War and the Continental Campaigns from 1811 to 1815. It provides detailed accounts of significant battles, including the Battle of Barossa and the Siege of Badajos, and the eventual defeat of Napoleon. Through O'Neil's personal narrative, the book sheds light on the hardships and challenges faced by common soldiers, often overshadowed by the glory attributed to military leaders. The author aims to evoke empathy and understanding of the true cost of war, advocating for peace and recognition of soldiers' sacrifices. This work is intended for readers interested in military history and the human aspects of warfare."]