History of the Peninsular War, Volume 5 (of 6) by Robert Southey
"History of the Peninsular War, Volume 5 (of 6)" by Robert Southey is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This volume continues the detailed chronicle of the Peninsular War, focusing on military and civil events occurring in Spain during this tumultuous period. It addresses the strategic moves and battles involving French and Spanish forces, highlighting key figures and locations. The opening of the volume introduces several significant military events,particularly in Catalonia, where the French command shifts to Marshal Macdonald. The narrative outlines the siege of Mequinenza and later Tortosa, detailing the challenges faced by the Spanish defenders and the tactical maneuvers employed by the French. The text captures the intensity of warfare with vivid descriptions of battles, the morale of troops, the hardships endured by civilians, and the evolving nature of guerrilla tactics among the Spanish resistance, setting the stage for a broader exploration of the complex interactions of the different factions involved. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Southey, Robert, 1774-1843 |
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| Title | History of the Peninsular War, Volume 5 (of 6) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 55.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Brian Coe, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | Peninsular War, 1807-1814 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 60390 |
| Release Date | Sep 30, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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