The Royal Military Chronicle: Or, British Officers Monthly Register and Mentor. V.1-7, Nov.1810-Apr.1814; New Ser. V.1-6, May 1814-Apr.1817, Volumen4J. Davis., 1812 |
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... mountains into Estremadura , he was joined by 5000 more under General Latour Maubourg . With these he advanced to Albuera , where Marshal Be- resford had taken up a position to await hin . The Marshal was fortu- nately joined in the ...
... mountains into Estremadura , he was joined by 5000 more under General Latour Maubourg . With these he advanced to Albuera , where Marshal Be- resford had taken up a position to await hin . The Marshal was fortu- nately joined in the ...
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... mountains , woods , valleys and water . On the right of the road , about three leagues over a plain , and passing two villages with woods of oak , the land fertile , but covered with numerous large stones , is Ponte- ferado , a better ...
... mountains , woods , valleys and water . On the right of the road , about three leagues over a plain , and passing two villages with woods of oak , the land fertile , but covered with numerous large stones , is Ponte- ferado , a better ...
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... mountains , and altogether exhibited a fine win- ter season . The river is shallow , but rapid , and runs on a rocky bed . From thence to Astorga the road is partly on the side of mountains . Astorga is a small clay built town , at the ...
... mountains , and altogether exhibited a fine win- ter season . The river is shallow , but rapid , and runs on a rocky bed . From thence to Astorga the road is partly on the side of mountains . Astorga is a small clay built town , at the ...
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... mountains beyond , but which was at too great a distance to have any effect upon the impending contest . The Spanish army was commanded by Cuesta , General - in - Chief , and the several divisions of infantry were under orders of Lieut ...
... mountains beyond , but which was at too great a distance to have any effect upon the impending contest . The Spanish army was commanded by Cuesta , General - in - Chief , and the several divisions of infantry were under orders of Lieut ...
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... mountainous district . About noon the column halted in a romantic spot near the small river D'Irber . Several working parties were employed in dragging the artillery up the heights until a late hour . Aug. 7th . - The country was ...
... mountainous district . About noon the column halted in a romantic spot near the small river D'Irber . Several working parties were employed in dragging the artillery up the heights until a late hour . Aug. 7th . - The country was ...
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Página 296 - By command of his Royal Highness the Prince Regent, in the name and on the behalf of his majesty.
Página 386 - ... two Arapiles which we possessed, and from thence to attack and break our line ; or, at all events, to render difficult any movement of ours to our right. The extension of his line to his left, however, and its advance upon our right, notwithstanding that his troops still occupied very strong ground, and his position was well defended by cannon, gave me an opportunity of attacking him, for which I had long been anxious.
Página 306 - Return of killed, wounded, and missing, of the army under the command of his Excellency General Viscount Wellington, K B.
Página 389 - I send with this dispatch, two eagles taken by the troops in this action, which Major Percy will have the honour of laying at the feet of his Royal Highness. I beg leave to recommend him to your lordship's protection.
Página 383 - It is ordered by His Royal Highness the Prince Re-gent, in the name and on the behalf of His Majesty...
Página 383 - I am to acquaint you, that his royal highness the prince regent has been pleased, in the name and on the behalf of his majesty, to approve and confirm the finding -and sentence of the court.
Página 225 - This fort contained nine pieces of cannon, with a garrison of between four and five hundred men.. There being also on the opposite side of the river, on a height immediately above the bridge, a very complete fort recently constructed, which flanked and added much to its defence.
Página 301 - It is impossible to describe the joy of the people of the town upon our entrance. They have now been suffering for more than three years ; during which time the French, among other acts of violence and oppression, have destroyed 13 of 25 convents, and 22 of 25 colleges, which existed in this celebrated seat of learning.
Página 480 - It is impossible to describe the joy manifested by the inhabitants of Madrid upon our arrival ; and I hope that the prevalence of the same sentiments of detestation of the French yoke, and of a strong desire to secure the independence of their country, which first induced them to set the example of resistance to the usurper, will induce them again to make exertions in the cause of their country, which being more wisely directed, will be more efficacious than those formerly made.
Página 480 - ... preparatory to the arrangements to be adopted for the attack of the interior line and building, when the governor sent out an officer to desire to capitulate, and I granted him the honours of war, the baggage of the officers and soldiers of the garrison, &c.