Memoirs Of The War In Spain, From 1808 To 1814. - Vol. II

• Autore: Suchet Duc d'Albufera Marshal Louis-Gabriel
• Pubblicazione: San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2013; ©2013
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (242 pages)
• Soggetto topico: Peninsular War, 1807-1814; Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815
• Altri autori: Anon
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- CHAPTER XI.-GENERAL SUCHET IS ORDERED TO BESIEGE TARAGONA. -- General Suchet is ordered to besiege Taragona.-The 3rd corps assumes the name of Army of Aragon.-its new organization.-Preparatory arrangements for the siege.-Surprise of Figueras.-General Suchet determines on the immediate siege of Taragona.-The Army of Assault and capture of the Olivo. -- CHAPTER XII.- OPENING OF THE TRENCHES AGAINST THE LOWER TOWN. -- Opening of the trenches against the lower town.-Construction of the batteries.-Assault and capture of fort Francoli.-Continuation of the works of the siege.-Assault and capture of the Prince's lunette.-Assault and capture of the lower town.-Opening of theAssault and capture of Taragona. -- CHAPTER XIII.- RESTORATION OF ORDER IN TARAGONA. -- Restoration of order in Taragona.-General Suchet proceeds in the direction of Barcelona.-He returns to Taragona.-Dispersion of Campoverde's army.-The commander-in-chief advances against Vich.-He is appointed to the rank of Marshal of France.-The army advaProposal for an exchange of prisoners. -- CHAPTER XIV. -RETAKING OF FIGUERAS. -- Retaking of Figueras.-Marshal Suchet is ordered to march upon Valencia.-His preparations for that expedition.-Departure of the army.-Arrival before Saguntum.-Investment of the place.-Description of the fort.-Unsuccessful attempt to scale the walls.-ActionCapitulation of the fort. -- CHAPTER XV.- STATE OF ARAGON AND OF LOWER CATALONIA DURING THE SIEGE OF SAGUNTUM. -- State of Aragon and of lower Catalonia during the siege of Saguntum.-Inefficiency of the army for undertaking the siege of Valencia.-It establishes itself on the left bank of the Guadalaviar.-Position of Blake's army on the right bank.-State of defence ofMarshal Suchet is created duke of Albufera. -- CHAPTER XVI.- OCCUPATION OF DENIA. ; Occupation of Denia.-Siege of Peniscola.-Capitulation.-Battle of Villaseca and Altafulla.-Departure of the Poles from the army.-The corps of general Reille is sent to the Ebro.-Reduction of the army of Aragon.-The Spanish army at Alicante is reinforced.-IDeparture of the armies of the South and Centre for Madrid -- CHAPTER XVII.- VARIOUS AFFAIRS IN ARAGON. -- Various affairs in Aragon, Lower Catalonia, and the province of Valencia, during the general operations. -- CHAPTER XVIII.- STATISTICAL DETAILS RESPECTING THE KINGDOM OF VALENCIA -- Statistical details respecting the kingdom of Valencia.-Organization of the country by the Marshal.-Ordinary contribution.-war contribution.-Tranquillity of the country.-Convocation of a Junta at Valencia. -- CHAPTER XIX.- ARRIVAL OF GENERAL MURRAY AT ALICANTE -- Arrival of general Murray at Alicante.-Actions at Yecla, Villena, Biar, and Castalla.-General Murray lands before Taragona.-He makes himself master of the col de Balaguer. -Rapid march of the Marshal to Taragona.-General Maurice Mathieu approaches the plaThe Marshal returns to Valencia by forced marches. -- CHAPTER XX.-BATTLE OF VITTORIA -- Battle of Vittoria.-Evacuation of Valencia.-The army returns to Aragon.-General Paris is under the necessity of evacuating Saragossa.-The army re-enters Catalonia, and establishes itself at Villafranca.-The Anglo-Spanish army attacks Taragona,-The MarshalTreaty of Vallençay. -- CHAPTER XXI.- INVASION OF FRANCE. -- Invasion of France.-Arrangements made by Marshal Suchet previously to his evacuating Barcelona.-Desertion of Vanhalen.-Departure of a division of ten thousand men for Lyons.-Treacherous surprise of the towns of Lerida, Mequinenza and Monzon.-The garrisonsConclusion. -- NOTES AND EXPLANATORY DOCUMENTS -- NOTE 16.- PAGE 14, VOL. II. -- NOTE 17.-PAGE 47, VOL. II. ; Extract of a Letter from M. Mrozinski to colonel Saint-Joseph. -- NOTE 18 -PAGE 105, VOL. II. -- Report of Contreras. -- NOTE 19.-PAGE 108, VOL. II. -- NOTE 20.-PAGE 190, VOL. II. -- NOTE 21.-PAGE 234, VOL. II. -- Capitulation concluded between Marshal count Suchet, commander-in-chief of the army of Aragon, and the general-in-chief Blake, commanding the 2nd and 3rd Spanish armies, for the surrender of the city of Valencia. -- NOTE 22.-PAGE 241, VOL. II. -- Decree of January, 24th, 1812. -- NOTE 23.-PAGE 316, VOL. II -- Extract from the report made by the general of brigade, baron Bertoletti, governor of Taragona, to the general of division, count Maurice Mathieu, superior commander in lower Catalonia, on the siege sustained by that place from the 2nd to the 13th of June, 1813, against the Anglo-Spanish army commanded by general Murray, seconded in this operation by the English squadron, under admiral Hallowell. -- NOTE 24.-PAGE 333, VOL. II. -- Extracts of letters from the Minister of War to Marshal Suchet. -- NOTE 25.-PAGE 339, VOL. II. -- Extracts from the correspondence of the Minister of War with Marshal Suchet. -- NOTE 26.-PAGE 350, VOL. II. -- Correspondence of the Minister at War with Marshal Suchet. -- NOTE 27.-PAGE 354, VOL. 11. -- Report of the general of division, Lamarque, to his excellency the commander-in-chief, count Decaen. -- NOTE 28.-PAGE 359, VOL. II. -- Despatch from Marshal Suchet to the Minister at War. -- NOTE 29.-PAGE 371, VOL. II. -- Despatch from Marshal Suchet to the Minister at War. -- From the Minister at War to Marshal Suchet. -- NOTE 30.-PAGE 374, VOL. II. -- Notes furnished by the private of engineers, Saint-Jacques. -- NOTE 31.-PAGE 379, VOL. II. -- Letters front the Minister at War to Marshal Suchet, duke of Albufera. -- NOTE 32.- PAGE 381, VOL. 11. ; Copy of the Note delivered at Figueras by Marshal the duke of Albufera to the duke of San Carlos. -- Translation of a note sent to the Marshal duke of Albufera at Figueras, to the duke of San Carlos. -- Letter from the duke of San Carlos to the Marshal duke of Albufera. -- NOTE 33.-PAGE 383, VOL. II. -- Extracts from the correspondence of the Minister at War, the Marshal duke of Dalmatia, and the Marshal duke of Albufera. -- NOTE 34.-PAGE 404, VOL. II. -- Letter from Marshal Suchet, duke of Albufera, to general Dupont, Minister of War. -- NOTE 35.-PAGE 406, VOL. II. -- Letter from the Marshal duke of Albufera to general Dupont, Minister of War.
• Sommario/riassunto: This book, 'Memoirs of the War in Spain, from 1808 to 1814,' by Marshal Suchet, Duke d'Albufera, provides a detailed account of the military operations during the Peninsular War. The narrative focuses on Marshal Suchet’s campaigns in Spain, including significant battles and sieges in regions such as Tarragona, Valencia, and Catalonia. It covers strategic decisions and military tactics employed by the French Army under Suchet's command. The memoirs also include descriptions of the political and social conditions in Spain during the war, offering insights into the broader implications of military actions on local populations. The work is intended for those interested in military history, specifically Napoleonic Wars enthusiasts, and provides a first-person perspective on the complexities of war leadership and strategy.
• Altri titoli varianti: Memoirs Of The War In Spain, From 1808 To 1814
• Titolo autorizzato: Memoirs Of The War In Spain, From 1808 To 1814. - Vol. II
• ISBN: 9781782890348; 1782890343
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910163218203321
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