Annals Of The Peninsular Campaigns, From 1808 To 1814-Vol. III

• Autore: Hamilton Thomas
• Pubblicazione: San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2013; ©2013
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (218 pages)
• Soggetto topico: Peninsular War, 1807-1814; Military campaigns
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- CHAPTER I. - ANDALUSIA-ARAGON-CATALONIA. -- Constitution and meeting of the Cortes at Cadiz.-Their proceedings.-Conduct of the Duke of Orleans.-Change in the Regency.-Expedition under Lord Blayney:-Its failure.-State of Murcia, Granada, the Asturias, Galicia, and Catalonia.-System of Marshal MacdonCapture of the Col de Balaguer by the French. -- 1810 August to January 1811 -- CHAPTER II. - PORTUGAL-RETREAT OF MASSÉNA -- Portugal.-Death of Romana.- Soult enters Estramadura.-Sur-render of Olivença.-Defeat of Mendizabel:-His conduct.-State of Masséna's army:-He breaks up from his position:-Is driven back from several positions.-Lord Wellington relaxes the pursuit. -Carries Atrocities of the French in their retreat. -- 1811 January to April -- CHAPTER III. - SIEGE OF BADAJOS-BATTLE OF BAROSSA. -- State of public opinion in England.-Appointment of the Regency.-Conduct of the Whigs.-Proclamation of Lord Wellington. -Siege of Badajos:-Its disgraceful surrender.-Mortier takes Campo Mayor.-Expedition from Cadiz against Victor.-Assembly of the combined Repulse of the French, and results of the battle. -- 1811 February to May -- CHAPTER IV. - BATTLE OF FUENTES-CAPTURE OF ALMEIDA. -- Masséna advances to relieve Almeida.-Position of the allies.-Battle of Fuentes d'Honore.-Masséna retires.-Observations on the battle.-Almeida invested.-Brennier escapes with the garrison.-Marmont succeeds Masséna.-Siege of Badajos.-The siege raised.-SoultLord Wellington retires to Caya. -- 1811 April to June -- CHAPTER V - OPERATIONS IN THE EASTERN PROVINCES -- Internal state of Spain.-Battle of Vals.-Recovery of Figueroa by the Spaniards -Campoverde defeated.-Siege of Tarragona-The city carried.-Massacre of the garrison.-Montserrat carried by assault.-Surrender of Figueras.-Igualada taken by the Spaniards.-D'ErSuchet approaches Valencia. ; 1811 January to September -- CHAPTER VI. - OPERATIONS IN THE WESTERN PROVINCES - IN ANDALUSIA, AND VALENCIA. -- Marmont and Dorsenne advance to relieve Ciudad Rodrigo.-Position of the allied army.-Ciudad Rodrigo relieved.-Affair of El Bodon.-The Allies retire on Guinaldo.-Lord Wellington falls back on the Coa.-Marmont retires to Ciudad Rodrigo.-Operations of Genera Conduct of Blake. -- 1811 September to January 1812 -- CHAPTER VII - SIEGE AND CAPTURE OF CIUDAD RODRIGO -- Measures of Lord Wellington for supporting his army.-Movements of Marmont-Siege of Ciudad Rodrigo by Lord Wellington-It is carried by assault.-Loss of the allies.-Gratitude of the Spanish nation.-Defeat of Lacy.-Reduction of Peniscola.-Success of Ballasteros at Cartama. -- 1812 January to February -- CHAPTER VIII. - SIEGE AND CAPTURE OF BADAJOS - ATTACK ON ALMARAZ. -- Plans of Lord Wellington-He besieges Badajos.-Its fall.-Observations.-Movements of Soult.-The Spaniards threaten Seville -Lord Wellington moves on Almaraz-Attack on Almaraz.-It is carried by assault. -- 1812 February to May -- CHAPTER IX. - OPERATIONS OF THE ALLIED ARMY - BATTLE OF SALAMANCA. -- Difference between the Emperor Alexander and Napoleon.- State and force of the French armies-Lord Wellington moves on Salamanca.-Siege of the Forts-Their capture.-Marmont retires behind the Douro.-Lord Wellington takes post on the Douro-Movements of MarmMovements of General Hill. -- 1812 May to August. -- CHAPTER X. - SIEGE OF BURGOS-RETREAT OF THE ALLIED ARMY. -- Perilous situation of Lord Wellington at Madrid.-He determines to retire to the north.-Siege of Burgos.-The Siege is raised.-Sir Rowland Hill retreats.-Movements of Soult and Jourdan.-The allied army retreats.-Action at Cabeçon.-The British cross the DourObservations on the conduct of Lord Wellington. -- 1812 August to December. ; CHAPTER XI. - ADVANCE OF LORD WELLINGTON-BATTLE OF VITTORIA. -- Relative state of the belligerents-Events in the north of Europe.-Napoleon baffled in Russia.-Military occurrences in Spain.-Preparations for opening the campaign.-Position of the allied armies.-Advance of the allied army.-The French driven from SalamancaHonours conferred on Lord Wellington. -- 1813 January to July -- CHAPTER XII. - OPERATIONS IN THE EASTERN PROVINCES. -- Events in the eastern provinces.-Suchet advances.-The allies advance on Castalla.-Suchet is repulsed.-Sir John Murray embarks for Tarragona.-Capture of the Col de Balaguer.-Siege of Tarragona.-The siege raised on the approach of Suchet-Observations on theAffair of Ordal. -- 1813 January to September -- CHAPTER XIII. - BATTLES OF THE PYRENEES. -- State of the war in relation to Franca-Soult assumes command. -The French army reinforced.-The situation of Lord Wellington becomes precarious.-Position of the allied army.-Soult assumes the offensive.-Attack on Maya.-Attack on Roncesvalles. -Retreat of tHis movements and retreat. -- 1813 July to August -- CHAPTER XIV. - CAPTURE OF ST. SEBASTIAN - SOULT DEFEATED AT ST. MARCIAL. -- Siege of St. Sebastian-Its capture.-Observations on the siege.-Movements of Soult.-Attack on St. Marcial.-Soult is defeated -- -Recrosses the Bidassoa -- 1813 July to August -- CHAPTER XV.- OPERATIONS IN THE SOUTH OF FRANCE. - EVENTS IN SPAIN. -- Lord Wellington crosses the Bidassoa.-The French driven back on Nivelle.-Proclamation of Lord Wellington.-Discipline enforced by him.-Soult's position on the Nivelle.-He is attacked by Lord Wellington.-Battle of the Nivelle.-The allied army go into cantonModeration of the Confederates. -- 1813 October to 1814 January -- CHAPTER XVI. - BATTLES OF ORTHEZ AND TOULOUSE. - CONCLUSION OF THE WAR. ; Position of the hostile armies.-Arrival of the Duke of Angouleme at the British headquarters.-Movements of the armies.-Soult takes post at Sauveterre.-Operations in front of Bayonne.-Passage of the Adour.-Soult driven back.-Battle of Orthez.-Retreat of thResults of the war. -- 1814 January to April. -- MAPS.
• Sommario/riassunto: This historical work provides a detailed account of the Peninsular War from 1808 to 1814, focusing on military campaigns and political developments in Spain. It explores the strategic movements of key figures such as Lord Wellington, Marshal Suchet, and others, highlighting battles like Salamanca and the Siege of Badajos. The book also examines the internal political dynamics within Spain, including the role of the Cortes at Cadiz and the challenges faced by the Spanish government. Originally published in 1831, it offers insights into the war's impact on the broader Napoleonic conflicts, with analysis of military tactics and the shifting alliances of the time. This edition aims to preserve the original author's intent while including additional notes for modern readers.
• Altri titoli varianti: Annals Of The Peninsular Campaigns, From 1808 To 1814
• Titolo autorizzato: Annals Of The Peninsular Campaigns, From 1808 To 1814-Vol. III
• ISBN: 9781782890096; 1782890092
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910163218403321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Annals Of The Peninsular Campaigns, From 1808 To 1814