Memoirs Of Lieutenant-General Sir Thomas Picton, Vol. II

• Autore: Robinson H. B
• Pubblicazione: San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2016; ©2016
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (361 pages)
• Soggetto topico: Peninsular War, 1807-1814; Generals - Great Britain
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- CHAPTER I. -- The route of the enemy followed.-Colonel Napier's History and General Picton's Letter.-Affair of Sabugal.-Picton's projected attack.-Retreat of the French army.-Battle of Fuentes de Oñoro.-General Picton's letter relative to this engagement.-Unsuccessful Siege of Badajoz. -- CHAPTER II. -- French forces on the frontier of Portugal.-Interval of inactivity.-Position of the Allied army.-Lord Wellington's intention to blockade Ciudad Rodrigo.-Sudden advance of the French.-Horsemen charged by Infantry.-General Picton's critical situation.-TryingDeath of General Picton's uncle. -- CHAPTER III. -- Operations to reduce the Garrison of Ciudad Rodrigo.-Commencement of the Siege.-Preparations for carrying the place by assault.-General Picton's Addresses to his soldiers.-His Letter descriptive of the Assault of Ciudad Rodrigo.-The town taken.-SanguinaryFort of Picurina taken. -- CHAPTER IV. -- Siege of Badajoz.-Skill of the French governor in the art of defence.-Memorandum issued by Lord Wellington.-The attack made.-General Kempt badly wounded.-Desperate efforts of the besieged.-Anecdote of Lieutenant Macpherson.-General Picton wounded.-AnecdotDreadful havoc among the British. -- CHAPTER V. -- Capture of the Castle of Badajoz.-Lord Wellington directs it to be retained at all hazards.-Successful attack on the breaches at the bastion of San Vincente.-The Governor retires to Fort Christoval.-Attempt to retake the Castle.-Death of Colonel Ridge.-SuCharacter of the Third Division. -- CHAPTER VI. -- Advance of Soult to relieve Badajoz.-His retreat on hearing of its fall.-Marmont threatens Ciudad Rodrigo.-He marches upon Almeida.-Colonel Trant's stratagem.-British move towards Castile.-French retreat upon Salamanca.-Skirmish at the Douro.-Friendly intTheir complete rout. -- CHAPTER VII. ; Anecdote of Picton during his illness.-Marmont retreats to Burgos.-The Allies enter Valladolid.-Lord Wellington moves upon Madrid.-King Joseph evacuates the capital.-Enthusiastic reception of the British.-Picton returns to England.-Recovers his health at Advance of the Allies. -- CHAPTER VIII. -- Joseph Bonaparte retreats to Burgos.-He blows up the castle, and continues his retreat.-Picton's account of the battle of Vittoria.-Picton's conduct in the battle.-Surprising efforts of the Third Division.-The French driven back upon Vittoria.-Total defeaSoult appointed "Lieutenant de l'Empereur." -- CHAPTER IX. -- Advance of the French army under Soult.-Contest under General Picton between the allied forces and the French.-Battle of the Pyrenees.-Retreat of the French army.-General Picton's return to England.-Receives the thanks of the House of Commons.-His speech Command of the Catalonian army offered to General Picton. -- CHAPTER X. -- The British army crosses the Bidassoa.-Surrender of Pamplona.-Invasion of France by the British army.-Address of Wellington to his soldiers.-Defeat and retreat of the French army.-Advance of the Allies to Bayonne.-The French again defeated.-Effective statAdvance of the Allies into the interior of France. -- CHAPTER XI. -- General Picton's account of the operations of the army before Bayonne.-Battle of Orthes.-Picton's important services in that battle.-Anecdote of Lieutenant Macpherson.-Advance of the British upon Bordeaux.-The French defeated at Tarbes.-The Allied army crObservations of General Picton on Marshal Soult. -- CHAPTER XII. -- Decisive Battle of Toulouse.-Abdication of Napoleon.-Evacuation of Toulouse by the French, and entry of the Allied army.-Intelligence of the arrival in Paris of the Allies.-Unnecessary effusion of blood. -- CHAPTER XIII. ; Breaking up of the army.-Tribute of respect to Sir Thomas Picton by his division.-His return to England.-His services apparently undervalued by the Government.-His remark on that subject.-Picton again receives the thanks of the House of Commons. -- CHAPTER XIV. -- Sir Thomas Picton retires into private life.-Elevated to the rank of Knight Grand Cross of the Bath.-His independence as a Member of Parliament.-Recalled from his retirement by the return of Napoleon.-His consequent correspondence with the Duke of WellingMorning of the decisive battle of Waterloo. -- CHAPTER XV. -- Battle of Waterloo.-Death of Sir Thomas Picton.-His concealment of a previous wound.-Announcement of his death in the House of Commons.-His body conveyed to England.-The Funeral.-National monument to the memory of Picton in St. Paul's Cathedral.-Pillar erected at Carmarthen to commemorate his services. -- CONCLUSION. -- Character of Sir Thomas Picton.-Anecdotes of him.-Character of Picton in a letter from the Duke of Wellington -- APPENDIX. -- No. I. -- No. II. -- No. III. -- No. IV. -- No. V. -- No. VI. -- No. VII. -- REQUEST FROM THE PUBLISHER.
• Sommario/riassunto: This book, 'Memoirs of Sir Thomas Picton, G.C.B.', authored by H. B. Robinson, is a detailed account of the military career of Sir Thomas Picton, a prominent British general during the Napoleonic Wars. The text provides an in-depth look at Picton's leadership, particularly during the Peninsular War, as well as his strategic military engagements and interactions with key figures such as Lord Wellington. It highlights significant battles, including Fuentes de Oñoro and the Siege of Badajoz, illustrating Picton's tactical prowess and contributions to the Allied efforts against Napoleon's forces. The book is intended for readers interested in military history and biographies, offering insights into 19th-century warfare and Picton's legacy, including his role at the Battle of Waterloo and his subsequent recognition as a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath.
• Altri titoli varianti: Memoirs Of Lieutenant-General Sir Thomas Picton
• Titolo autorizzato: Memoirs Of Lieutenant-General Sir Thomas Picton, Vol. II
• ISBN: 9781786259882; 1786259885
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910156451103321
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