Wellington

• Autore: Beatson Major-General F. C
• Pubblicazione: San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2015; ©2015
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (201 pages)
• Soggetto topico: Peninsular War, 1807-1814; Strategy
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS -- PREFACE -- CHAPTER I-INTRODUCTION -- CHAPTER II-WELLINGTON'S POSITION: HIS ADVANTAGES AND SOME OF HIS DIFFICULTIES -- CHAPTER III-WELLINGTON'S COMMAND OF THE SPANISH ARMIES. THE TREATY OF VALENÇAY -- The Treaty of Valençay. -- CHAPTER IV-WELLINGTON'S ARMY: ITS PERSONNEL, BASES AND DEPOTS, SEA AND LAND TRANSPORT, HOSPITALS AND DISTRIBUTION EARLY IN FEBRUARY, 1814 -- Personnel -- The Spanish Troops -- Bases and Depots -- The Land Transport and Supply of the Army -- Medical -- Distribution of the Anglo-Portuguese army at the Beginning of February, 1814 -- Cavalry -- CHAPTER V-THE FRENCH ARMY: SOULT'S DIFFICULTIES AND THE STATE OF PUBLIC FEELING IN THE SOUTHERN DEPARTMENTS OF FRANCE -- CHAPTER VI-MOVEMENTS OF THE FRENCH ARMY DURING THE LATTER PART OF DECEMBER, 1813, AND JANUARY, 1814: DEPARTURE OF THE CAVALRY AND TWO INFANTRY DIVISIONS TO JOIN NAPOLEON, AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF SOULT'S FORCES IMMEDIATELY BEFORE THE CAMPAIGN OPENED -- CHAPTER VII-WELLINGTON'S PLAN FOR THE CAMPAIGN -- CHAPTER VIII-THE OPENING OF THE CAMPAIGN, 10TH TO 14TH FEBRUARY, 1814 -- CHAPTER IX-15TH FEBRUARY AND THE FIGHT AT GARRIS -- CHAPTER X-16TH AND 17TH FEBRUARY, 1814 -- 16th February -- 17th February -- CHAPTER XI-18TH FEBRUARY TO 22ND FEBRUARY, 1814 -- 19th February -- 20th February -- CHAPTER XII-23RD FEBRUARY, ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE CROSSING OF THE GAVE D'OLORON. THE CROSSING OF THE ADOUR COMMENCED. 24TH FEBRUARY, THE CROSSINGS OF THE GAVE D'OLORON AND ADOUR -- 23rd February -- 24th February, 1814 -- CHAPTER XIII-ALLIED AND FRENCH MOVEMENTS. THE BRIDGE OVER THE ADOUR COMPLETED -- Friday, 25th February, 1814 -- Saturday, 26th February. The Allied Movements. -- 26th February, 1814. The French about Orthez -- CHAPTER XIV-SOME OBSERVATIONS ON THE OPERATIONS UP TO AND INCLUDING 26TH FEBRUARY, 1814. ; CHAPTER XV-THE BATTLE-FIELD OF ORTHEZ, THE ORDERS AND POSITIONS OF THE OPPOSING FORCES -- Battle of Orthez. Orders and Preliminary Movements -- CHAPTER XVI-BATTLE OF ORTHEZ (continued) -- CHAPTER XVII-SOME OBSERVATIONS ON THE BATTLE OF ORTHEZ -- APPENDIX A-ORDER OF BATTLE OF THE ANGLO-PORTUGUESE ARMY AND OF THE SPANISH TROOPS UNDER THE COMMAND OF FIELD-MARSHAL THE MARQUIS OF WELLINGTON -- ANGLO-PORTUGUESE ARMY -- STAFF -- CIVIL STAFF -- COMPOSITION OF DIVISIONS AND BRIGADES -- Troop -- Ammunition Supply -- Brigades -- Brigades -- ROYAL STAFF CORPS -- SPANISH TROOPS -- APPENDIX B-ORDER OF BATTLE OF THE ARMY OF THE PYRENEES AFTER THE DEPARTURE OF THE REINFORCEMENTS SENT TO THE GRANDE ARMÉE IN JANUARY, 1814, AND THE INCLUSION OF ABBE'S DIVISION IN THE GARRISON OF BAYONNE -- APPENDIX C-TREATY OF VALENÇAY -- APPENDIX D-ORDER ISSUED BY SOULT ON THE EVENING OF 26TH FEBRUARY FOR THE OCCUPATION OF A POSITION ABOUT ORTHEZ BY THE ARMY OF THE PYRENEES.
• Sommario/riassunto: This book, originally published in 1925 and reprinted by Pickle Partners in 2015, delves into the strategic military operations led by Major-General F. C. Beatson during the early 19th century. It focuses on the crossing of the Gaves and the Battle of Orthez, key events in the Peninsular War under the command of Field Marshal the Marquis of Wellington. The narrative explores Wellington's strategic planning and execution, emphasizing the challenges and logistical considerations of advancing into French territory to support the allied forces against Napoleon. It offers insights into the military tactics of the time, highlighting the enduring principles of strategy. The book is intended for military historians and enthusiasts interested in historical campaigns and the evolution of military strategy.
• Altri titoli varianti: Wellington
• Titolo autorizzato: Wellington
• ISBN: 9781786256829; 1786256827
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910158789603321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II