History Of The War In The Peninsular And In The South Of France, From The Year 1807 To The Year 1814 - Vol. II

• Autore: Napier K.C.B. General William Francis Patrick
• Pubblicazione: San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2011; ©2011
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (519 pages)
• Soggetto topico: Peninsular War, 1807-1814; Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- LIST OF PLATES. -- NOTICE. -- BOOK THE SIXTH. -- CHAPTER I.-December 1808 -- Transactions in Portugal-State of that country-Neglected by the English cabinet-Sir J Cradock appointed to command the British troops-Touches at Coruña-At Oporto-State of this city-Lusitanian legion-State of Lisbon-Cradock endeavours to reinforce Moore-MrRelieved by Sir J. Moore's advance to Sahagun -- CHAPTER II.-December 1808 to February 1809 -- French retire from Merida-Send a force to Plasencia-The direct intercourse between Portugal and Sir J. Moore's army interrupted-Military description of Portugal-Situation of the troops-Cradock again pressed, by Mr. Frere and others, to move into Spain-TheThe negotiation fails -- NEGOTIATIONS FOR OCCUPYING CADIZ. -- CHAPTER III.-January 1809 to March 1809 -- Weakness of the British army in Portugal-General Cameron marches to Lisbon-Sir R. Wilson remains near Ciudad Rodrigo-Sir J. Cradock prepares to take a defensive position at Passo d'Arcos-Double dealing of the regency-The populace murder foreigners, and inVarious unwise projects broached by different -- CHAPTER IV.-January 1809 to February 1809 -- Coruña and Ferrol surrender to Soult-He is ordered, by the emperor. to invade Portugal-The first corps is directed to aid this operation- Soult goes to St. Jago-Distressed state of the second corps-Operations of Romana and state of Gallicia-Soult commenceIgnorance of the generals -- CHAPTER V.-March 1809 -- Soult enters Portugal-Action at Monterey-Franceschi makes great slaughter of the Spaniards-Portuguese retreat upon Chaves-Romana flies to Puebla Senabria-Portuguese mutiny-Three thousand throw themselves into Chaves-Soult takes that town-Marches upon BragThe city stormed with great slaughter -- SECOND INVASION OF PORTUGAL. -- BATTLE OF BRAGA. -- BATTLE AND STORMING OF OPORTO. ; CHAPTER VI.-January 1809 to April 1809 -- Operations of the first and fourth corps-General state of the Freire's army-Description of the valley of the Tagus-Inertness of Marshal Victor-Albuquerque and Cartoajal dispute-The latter advances in La Mancha-General Sébastiani wins the battle of Ciudad Orders Victor to retake the bridge of Alcantara -- OPERATIONS OF THE FIRST AND FOURTH CORPS. -- BATTLE OF MEDELLIN. -- CHAPTER VII.-April 1809 to May 1809 -- The bishop of Oporto flies to Lisbon, and joins the regency-Humanity of Marshal Soult-The Anti-Braganza party revives in the north of Portugal-The leaders make proposals to Soult-He encourages them-Error arising out of this proceeding-Effects of Soult's pObservations -- PASSAGE OF THE TAMEGA. -- OBSERVATIONS.-SPANISH OPERATIONS. -- FRENCH OPERATIONS. -- OPERATIONS OF LAPISSE, VICTOR, SOULT, ROMANA, SILVEIRA, AND CUESTA. -- BOOK THE SEVENTH. -- CHAPTER I.-April 1809 to May 1809 -- Anarchy in Portugal-Sir J. Cradock quits the command-Sir A. Wellesley arrives at Lisbon-Happy effect of his presence-Nominated captain. general-His military position described-Resolves to march against Soult-Reaches Coimbra-Conspiracy in the French army-DSir A. Wellesley's situation compared with that of Sir J. Cradock -- CHAPTER II.-May 1809 -- Campaign on the Douro-Relative position of the French and English armies-Sir Arthur Wellesley marches to the Vouga-Sends Beresford to the Douro-A division under general Hill passes the lake of Ovar -Attempt to surprise Franceschi fails-Combat of Grijon-ThObservations -- CAMPAIGN ON THE DOURO. -- COMBAT OF GRIJON. -- PASSAGE OF THE DOURO. -- OBSERVATIONS. -- MOVEMENTS OF SIR ARTHUR WELLESLEY. -- CHAPTER III.-May 1809 to June 1809. ; Romana surprises Villa Franca-Ney advances to Lugo-Romana retreats to the Asturias-Reforms the government there-Ney invades the Asturias by the west-Bonnet and Kellermann enter that province by the east and by the south-General Mahi flies to the valley ofBattles of Maria and Belchite -- THE OPERATIONS SOUTH OF THE TAGUS. -- BATTLE OF MARIA. -- BATTLE OF BELCHITE. -- CHAPTER IV.-June 1809 to July 1809 -- State of the British army-Embarrassments of Sir Arthur Wellesley-State and numbers of the French armies-State and numbers of the Spanish armies-Some account of the partidas, commonly called guerillas-Intrigues of Mr. Frere-Conduct of the central junta-TheExpedition against Italy -- FRENCH POWER. -- SPANISH POWER. -- PORTUGUESE POWER. -- BOOK THE EIGHTH. -- CHAPTER I. -July 1809 -- Campaign of Talavera-Choice of operations-Sir Arthur Wellesley moves into Spain-Joseph marches against Venegas-Orders Victor to return to Talavera-Cuesta arrives at Almaraz-Sir Arthur reaches Plasencia-Interview with Cuesta-Plan of operations arranged-SirThe junta secretly orders Venegas not to execute his part of the operation -- CAMPAIGN OF TALAVERA. -- CHAPTER II.-July 1809 -- Cuesta passes the Alberche-Sir Arthur Wellesley sends two English divisions to support him-Soult is appointed to command the second, fifth, and sixth corps-He proposes to besiege Ciudad Rodrigo and threaten Lisbon-He enters Salamanca, and sends general FoObservations -- COMBAT OF ALCABON. -- COMBAT OF SALINAS. -- COMBAT ON THE EVENING OF THE 27TH. -- COMBAT ON THE MORNING OF THE 28TH. -- BATTLE OF TALAVERA. -- OBSERVATIONS. -- CHAPTER III.-July 1809 to August 1809. ; The king goes to Illescas with the fourth corps and reserve-Sir R. Wilson advances to Escalona-Victor retires to Maqueda - Conduct of the Spaniards at Talavera-Cuesta's cruelty-The allied generals hear of Soult's movement upon Baños-Bassecour's division m. Ney defeats Sir R. Wilson at Baños, and returns to France -- COMBAT OF ARZOBISPO. -- CHAPTER IV.-August 1809 to September 1809 -- Venegas advances to Aranjuez-Skirmishes there-Sébastiani crosses the Tagus at Toledo-Venegas concentrates his army-Battle of Almonacid-Sir Arthur Wellesley contemplates passing the Tagus at the-Puente de Cardinal, is prevented by the ill-conduct of the juSickness in the army -- THE BATTLE OF ALMONACID. -- CHAPTER V. -- General observations on the campaign-Comparison between the operations of Sir John Moore and Sir A. Wellesley -- OBSERVATIONS. -- FRENCH OPERATIONS. -- BOOK THE NINTH. -- CHAPTER I.-June 1809 to January 1810 -- Inactivity of the Asturians and Gallicians-Guerilla system in Navarre and Aragon-The partidas surround the third corps-Blake abandons Aragon-Suchet's operations against the partidas-Combat of Tremendal-The advantages of Suchet's position-Troubles at PampeObservations on the guerilla system -- CHAPTER II.-May 1809 to August 1809 -- Continuation of the operations in Catalonia-St. Cyr sends Lecchi to the Ampurdam -- he returns with the intelligence of the Austrian war-Of Verdier's arrival in the Ampurdam, and of Augereau's appointment to the command of the seventh corps-Augereau's inflaMonjouic abandoned -- OPERATIONS IN CATALONIA. -- THIRD SIEGE OF GERONA. -- CHAPTER III.-August 1809 to September 1809. ; Claros and Rovira attack Bascara and spread dismay along the French frontier-Two Spanish officers pass the Ter and enter Gerona with succours-Alvarez remonstrates with the junta of Catalonia-Bad conduct of the latter-Blake advances to the aid of the city-Observations -- OBSERVATIONS. -- CHAPTER IV.-September 1809 to October 1809 -- Plot at Seville against the supreme junta defeated by Lord Wellesley-Junta propose a new form of government-Opposed by Romana-Junta announce the convocation of the national Cortes, but endeavour, to deceive the people-A Spanish army assembled in the MorenDel Parque occupies Salamanca, but hearing that French troops were assembling at Valladolid retiree to Bejar -- BATTLE OF TAMAMES. -- CHAPTER V.-October 1809 to November 1809 -- Areizaga takes the command of Eguia's army and is ordered to advance against Madrid-Folly of the supreme junta-Operations in La Mancha -Combat of Dos Barrios-Cavalry combat of Ocaña-Battle of Ocaña -Destruction of the Spanish army -- OPERATIONS IN LA MANCHA. -- COMBAT OF DOS BARRIOS -- BATTLE OF OCAÑA. -- CHAPTER VI. -- King Joseph's return to Madrid-Del Parque's operations-Battle of Alba de Tormes-Dispersion of the Spanish troops-Their great sufferings and patience-The supreme junta treat Sir A. Wellesley's counsels with contempt-He breaks up from the Guadiana and movesObservations -- BATTLE OF ALBA DE TORMES. -- OBSERVATIONS. -- BOOK THE TENTH. -- CHAPTER I.-January 1810 to February 1810 -- Joseph prepares to invade Andalusia-Distracted state of affairs in that province-Military position and resources described-Invasion of Andalusia-Passes of the Morena forced by the French-Foolish deceit of the supreme junta-Tumult in Seville Supreme junta Inhospitable conduct of the bishop of Algarve -- INVASION OF ANDALUSIA. -- CHAPTER II.-Jan 1810 to May 1810. ; Operations in Navarre, Aragon, and Valencia-Pursuit of the student Mina-Suchet's preparations-His incursion against Valencia-Returns to Aragon-Difficulty of the war in Catalonia-Operations of the seventh corps-French detachments surprised at Mollet and SaCruelty of Augereau.
• Sommario/riassunto: A masterful, epic account of the Spanish Ulcer that drained Napoleon's resources and played a pivotal role in the end of his domination of Europe.The author served with distinction in the actions of the Light Division, such as the epic march to Talavera, the battles of Fuentes d'Oñoro, Salamanca, Nivelle, Orthes and Toulouse. He left the service a General and Knight Commander of the Order of Bath. Napier's History would rank as the most important history to be written by an actual participant, and was as controversial with his countrymen as amoung his contemporaries on the Continent. ]Continuing on from his first volume, Napier's second volume focuses on the period (late 1808-mid 1810). Starting in earnest with the second French invasion of Portugal, and the re-introduction of the Duke of Wellington to the Peninsular, having being called back to England to face a Court of Inquiry over the convention of Cintra [by whom he was exonerated fully, even praised]. The state of Portugal's defence is assessed, brave soldiers but not organised into an army as yet, and the far-reaching appointment of the English general William Carr Beresford as Portuguese Marshal detailed along with the militia raised in the provinces. Thus with inauspicious beginnings Wellington, begins his first full campaign in the Peninsula. The lightning capture of Porto and the pursuit of Soult's Army of Portugal then ensue before Wellington makes his first foray into Spain. Culminating in the battle of Talavera, although on paper won bloodily, and a somewhat dangerous retreat follow, the fruits of bad co-operation of the parts of the Allies bordering on malign behaviour.Napier goes to some trouble to cover all areas of the Peninsular, not just those that the British soldiers were directly involved in.
• Altri titoli varianti: History Of The War In The Peninsular And In The South Of France, From The Year 1807 To The Year 1814
• Titolo autorizzato: History Of The War In The Peninsular And In The South Of France, From The Year 1807 To The Year 1814 - Vol. II
• ISBN: 9781908902191; 1908902191
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
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