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-?] - Generals |
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Page 130
... Ciudad Rodrigo . * Though * " Nov. 14. -The army of Joseph and Soult having now apparently resolved on their plan of operation , crossed the Tormes this day at some fords near Lucina , about eight- miles above Alva . As soon as Marquis ...
... Ciudad Rodrigo . * Though * " Nov. 14. -The army of Joseph and Soult having now apparently resolved on their plan of operation , crossed the Tormes this day at some fords near Lucina , about eight- miles above Alva . As soon as Marquis ...
Page 131
... Ciudad Rodrigo . He reached Munillia in the evening . Nov. 16th . From Salamanca to Ciudad Rodrigo is 80 English miles , and the route and distance are as follow : -From Salamanca to Mu- nillia 10 miles , thence to Boveda 20 , thence to ...
... Ciudad Rodrigo . He reached Munillia in the evening . Nov. 16th . From Salamanca to Ciudad Rodrigo is 80 English miles , and the route and distance are as follow : -From Salamanca to Mu- nillia 10 miles , thence to Boveda 20 , thence to ...
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... Ciudad Rodrigo . As the allies approached Ciudad Rodrigo , the enemy , deeming any further pursuit to be pe- rilous , began to relax in their former vigour , and to fall back upon their main body . It was now found that the loss on the ...
... Ciudad Rodrigo . As the allies approached Ciudad Rodrigo , the enemy , deeming any further pursuit to be pe- rilous , began to relax in their former vigour , and to fall back upon their main body . It was now found that the loss on the ...
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