Wellington

• Autore: Beatson C.B Major-General Finlay Cochrane
• Pubblicazione: San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2013; ©2013
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (183 pages)
• Soggetto topico: Peninsular War, 1807-1814; Military campaigns
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- PREFACE -- LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS -- CHAPTER I - Introduction -- CHAPTER II - Wellington's position-His advantages-Some of his difficulties. -- CHAPTER III - Soult's appointment to the command of the French army-Its reorganization and distribution after Vitoria-His attempt to relieve Pamplona. -- CHAPTER IV - Resumption by the Allied Army of its positions along the Franco-Spanish frontier, after the nine days' fighting in the Pyrenees. -- CHAPTER V - The French Army re-enters France-Soult's plans The San Marcial action -Capture of San Sebastian. -- CHAPTER VI - Soult's plans for the defence of the French frontier-Distribution of the French forces at the beginning of October, 1813. -- CHAPTER VII - Wellington decides to advance into France-Outline of his plan. -- CHAPTER VIII - Instructions issued for the advance into France on the 7th October, 1813. -- CHAPTER IX - The crossing of the Bidassoa. -- CHAPTER X - The attack on Vera and the Rhune Mountain. -- CHAPTER XI - Some observations on the engagements, 7th to 9th October, 1813. -- CHAPTER XII - Soult's view of the French situation after the Allied crossing of the Bidassoa-Measures taken by him-Distribution of his army. -- CHAPTER XIII - Wellington's plans for a further advance into France-Measures to prevent outrages on the inhabitants. -- CHAPTER XIV - Instructions issued relative to the advance of the Allied Army on 10th November, 1813. -- CHAPTER XV - The Battle of the Nivelle-Demonstration by the left wing-Advance of Freyre's Corps-Capture of the Petite Rhune. -- CHAPTER XVI - The attack of the Centre Corps. -- CHAPTER XVII - The attack of the Right Wing under Sir Rowland Hill -Foy's threat to the Allied right flank. -- CHAPTER XVIII - Some comments on the Battle of the Nivelle The Allied side - The French side. -- CHAPTER XIX - The retreat of the French Army. ; CHAPTER XX - The advance of the Allied Army. -- CHAPTER XX - The advance of the Allied Army. -- CHAPTER XXI - The Army and the Man. -- 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 In October, 1813 -- ANGLO-PORTUGUESE ARMY -- STAFF -- CIVIL STAFF -- COMPOSITION OF DIVISIONS AND BRIGADES -- SPANISH TROOPS -- APPENDIX B -- APPENDIX C - Fighting strength of the Anglo-Portuguese Army on 7th October, 18113 -- APPENDIX D -- APPENDIX E - FRENCH ORDER OF BATTLE.
• Sommario/riassunto: This historical account by Major-General F. C. Beatson examines the military campaigns of the British Army led by Wellington during the autumn of 1813, specifically focusing on operations around the Bidassoa River and the Battle of Nivelle. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the strategic decisions made by Wellington and the political context that influenced these military actions. It also explores the challenges faced by the Allied forces and the responses of the French army under Marshal Soult. Beatson draws on various historical sources to reconstruct the events and offers insights into the principles of military strategy. Aimed at military historians and enthusiasts, the book highlights the enduring relevance of historical military strategies in understanding warfare.
• Altri titoli varianti: Wellington
• Titolo autorizzato: Wellington
• ISBN: 9781908902955; 1908902957
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910163322203321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II