The Life of His Grace Arthur, Duke, Marquis, and Earl of Wellington ... with Copious Details and Delineations, Historical, Political, and Military, of the Various Important Services in which He Has Been Engaged in ...J. and J. Cundee ..., [181-?], 1814 - Generals |
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Page 101
... force , proceeded on his mission ; and crossing the Malpurba at Jellahaul , on the 3d of September , entered the territories of the Nizam at Hanamsagur on the 5th . Colonel Steven- son , who had a force under his command , to co ...
... force , proceeded on his mission ; and crossing the Malpurba at Jellahaul , on the 3d of September , entered the territories of the Nizam at Hanamsagur on the 5th . Colonel Steven- son , who had a force under his command , to co ...
Page 290
... force under Sebastiani about 28,000 men , and their intention was to attack the Spanish corps under General Vanegas ; but that officer retired into the mountains of the Sierra Mo- rena , and , though forced to retreat , was still able ...
... force under Sebastiani about 28,000 men , and their intention was to attack the Spanish corps under General Vanegas ; but that officer retired into the mountains of the Sierra Mo- rena , and , though forced to retreat , was still able ...
Page 498
... force . At this period the war was carried on with addi- tional lustre to the British arms in all parts of the Peninsula , particularly in the south , near Los Santos , where a considerable force was stationed under Lieu- tenant ...
... force . At this period the war was carried on with addi- tional lustre to the British arms in all parts of the Peninsula , particularly in the south , near Los Santos , where a considerable force was stationed under Lieu- tenant ...
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