A History of the Peninsular War, Volume II January to September 1809 : From the Battle of Corunna to the End of the Talavera Campaign [Illustrated Edition]

• Autore: Oman KBE Sir Charles William Chadwick
• Pubblicazione: San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2014; ©2014
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (617 pages)
• Soggetto topico: Peninsular War, 1807-1814; Military campaigns
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- PREFACE -- LIST OF MAPS AND PLANS -- LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS -- ERRATA IN VOL. II -- SECTION IX - AFTER CORUNNA -- SECTION IX: CHAPTER I - THE CONSEQUENCES OF MOORE'S DIVERSION: RALLY OF THE SPANISH ARMIES: BATTLE OF UCLES -- SECTION IX: CHAPTER II - NAPOLEON'S DEPARTURE FROM SPAIN: HIS PLANS FOR THE TERMINATION OF THE WAR: THE COUNTER-PLANS OF THE JUNTA -- SECTION X - THE AUTUMN AND WINTER CAMPAIGN IN CATALONIA -- SECTION X: CHAPTER I - THE SIEGE OF ROSAS -- SECTION X: CHAPTER II - ST. CYR RELIEVES BARCELONA: BATTLES OF CARDADEU AND MOLINS DE REY -- SECTION X: CHAPTER III - THE CAMPAIGN OF FEBRUARY, 1809: BATTLE OF VALLS -- SECTION XI - THE SECOND SIEGE OF SARAGOSSA -- SECTION XI: CHAPTER I - THE CAPTURE OF THE OUTWORKS -- SECTION XI: CHAPTER II - SIEGE OF SARAGOSSA: THE FRENCH WITHIN THE WALLS: THE STREET-FIGHTING: THE SURRENDER -- SECTION XII - THE SPRING CAMPAIGN IN LA MANCHA AND ESTREMADURA -- CHAPTER I - THE ROUT OF CIUDAD REAL -- SECTION XII: CHAPTER II - OPERATIONS OF VICTOR AND CUESTA: BATTLE OF MEDELLIN -- SECTION XIII - SOULT'S INVASION OF PORTUGAL -- SECTION XIII: CHAPTER I - SOULT'S PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS IN GALICIA (JANUARY 19-MARCH 6, 1809) -- SECTION XIII: CHAPTER II - PORTUGAL AT THE MOMENT OF SOULT'S INVASION: THE NATION, THE REGENCY, AND SIR JOHN CRADOCK -- SECTION XIII: CHAPTER III - THE PORTUGUESE ARMY: ITS HISTORY AND ITS REORGANIZATION -- SECTION XIII: CHAPTER IV - COMBATS ABOUT CHAVES AND BRAGA: CAPTURE OF OPORTO (MARCH 10-29, 1809) -- SECTION XIII: CHAPTER V - SOULT'S HALT AT OPORTO: OPERATIONS OF WILSON ON THE PORTUGUESE FRONTIER: SILVEIRA'S DEFENCE OF AMARANTE -- SECTION XIII: CHAPTER VI - INTRIGUES AT OPORTO: THE CONSPIRACY OF ARGENTON -- SECTION XIV - WELLESLEY'S CAMPAIGN IN NORTHERN PORTUGAL -- SECTION XIV: CHAPTER I - SIR ARTHUR WELLESLEY. ; SECTION XIV: CHAPTER II - WELLESLEY RETAKES OPORTO -- SECTION XIV: CHAPTER III - SOULT'S RETREAT FROM OPORTO -- SECTION XV - OPERATIONS IN NORTHERN SPAIN (MARCH-JUNE 1809) -- SECTION XV: CHAPTER I - NEY AND LA ROMANA IN GALICIA AND THE ASTURIAS -- SECTION XV: CHAPTER II - THE FRENCH ABANDON GALICIA -- SECTION XV: CHAPTER III - OPERATIONS IN ARAGON: ALCAÑIZ AND BELCHITE (MARCH-JUNE 1809) -- SECTION XVI - THE TALAVERA CAMPAIGN -- SECTION XVI: CHAPTER I - WELLESLEY AT ABRANTES: VICTOR EVACUATES ESTREMADURA -- SECTION XVI: CHAPTER II - WELLESLEY ENTERS SPAIN -- SECTION XVI: CHAPTER III - WELLESLEY AND CUESTA -- SECTION XVI: CHAPTER IV - THE MARCH TO TALAVERA: QUARREL OF WELLESLEY AND CUESTA -- SECTION XVI: CHAPTER V - CONCENTRATION OF THE FRENCH ARMIES: THE KING TAKES THE OFFENSIVE: COMBATS OF TORRIJOS AND CASA DE SALINAS -- SECTION XVI: CHAPTER VI - THE BATTLE OF TALAVERA: THE PRELIMINARY COMBATS (JULY 27-28) -- SECTION XVI: CHAPTER VII - THE BATTLE OF TALAVERA: THE MAIN ENGAGEMENT (JULY 28) -- NOTES ON THE TOPOGRAPHY OF TALAVERA -- SECTION XVI: CHAPTER VIII - THE RETREAT FROM TALAVERA -- SECTION XVI: CHAPTER IX - THE END OF THE TALAVERA CAMPAIGN -- APPENDICES -- I - THE 'ARMY OF THE CENTRE,' JAN. 11, 1809 -- II - THE GARRISON OF SARAGOSSA -- III - STATE OF THE FRENCH ARMY IN SPAIN, FEBRUARY 1, 1809 -- IV - THE SPANISH ARMY AT MEDELLIN -- V - ORGANIZATION OF THE PORTUGUESE ARMY IN 1809 -- VI - THE INTRIGUES AT OPORTO -- I. GENERAL RICARD'S CIRCULAR. -- II WELLESLEY'S ACCOUNT OF ARGENTON'S PLOT. -- III. RÉSUMÉ DE L'AFFAIRE ARGENTON. -- VII - MORNING STATE OF THE BRITISH FORCES IN PORTUGAL, UNDER SIR ARTHUR WELLESLEY, K.B. HEADQUARTERS, COIMBRA, MAY 6, 1809. -- VIII - SOULT'S REPORT ON GALICIA, JUNE 25, 1809. -- IX a - SUCHET'S ARMY OF ARAGON [3rd CORPS], -- IX b - BLAKE'S ARMY OF ARAGON, JUNE 15, 1809. -- X - APPENDICES RELATING TO THE TALAVERA CAMPAIGN. ; 1 - THE BRITISH FORCE AT TALAVERA FROM THE MORNING STATE OF JULY 25, 1809 -- 2 - THE ARMY OF ESTREMADURA AT TALAVERA -- 3 - STRENGTH OF THE FRENCH ARMY AT TALAVERA -- 4 - TALAVERA.-BRITISH LOSSES ON JULY 27 -- 5 - BRITISH LOSSES AT TALAVERA SECOND DAY. JULY 28, 1809. -- 6 - TALAVERA.-THE FRENCH LOSSES -- XI - THE ROYAL ARTILLERY IN THE PENINSULA IN 1809 -- XII - VENEGAS'S ARMY OF LA MANCHA - FROM A RETURN OF JUNE 16, 1809.
• Sommario/riassunto: This volume, part of a comprehensive history of the Peninsular War by Charles Oman, covers the period from January to September 1809. It examines the strategic and tactical developments of the war, focusing on key battles such as Corunna, Medellin, and Talavera. The book explores the fragmented nature of the conflict, with multiple independent campaigns occurring across the Iberian Peninsula. Oman's narrative highlights the difficulties faced by both the French and Spanish forces in coordinating their efforts. The work is detailed, drawing on a wealth of original sources to provide an in-depth analysis of military operations and the broader geopolitical context. Intended for historians and military enthusiasts, it aims to offer a comprehensive understanding of this pivotal year in the Peninsular War.
• Altri titoli varianti: A History of the Peninsular War; A History of the Peninsular War, Volume II January to September 1809
• Titolo autorizzato: A History of the Peninsular War, Volume II January to September 1809
• ISBN: 9781782898320; 1782898328
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910164255003321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: A History of the Peninsular War