A History Of The Peninsular War; Volume 6

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This volume covers significant events from September 1, 1812, to August 5, 1813, including the Siege of Burgos, the Retreat from Burgos, the Campaign of Vittoria, and the Battles of the Pyrenees. It draws on newly utilized sources, notably the diary of Sir Benjamin D'urban, which provides valuable insights into the Burgos retreat and Hill's column operations. However, the correspondence of Sir George Scovell, Wellington's cypher-secretary, becomes less useful after early 1813, as he transitioned to the Military Police Staff Corps Cavalry before Vittoria, losing access to critical information lines. Additionally, Colonel Juan Arzadun contributed essential reports from the Spanish Fourth Army and General Giron's Marching Orders, which were instrumental in detailing the daily movements of the Galician corps and shedding light on its activities in Biscay. This historical work is part of a broader effort by Forgotten Books to digitally reconstruct and preserve classic literature, ensuring that original formats are maintained while repairing imperfections. In rare instances, some flaws from the original may still appear in the reproduction, but most are successfully addressed to preserve the integrity of the historical text.