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. The author expresses gratitude to Mr. W. S. D'urban for the loan of Sir Benjamin d'urban's diary, which provides valuable insights into the Burgos retreat, particularly regarding Hill's column. The author notes that another crucial source, Sir George Scovell's diary and correspondence, becomes less useful after early 1813, as Scovell lost contact with key information channels after taking charge of the Military Police Staff Corps Cavalry. Additionally, Colonel Juan Arzadun contributed important reports from the Spanish Fourth Army and General Giron's Marching Orders, which helped clarify the daily movements of the Galician corps and shed light on its operations in Biscay. This work is part of a series published by Forgotten Books, which focuses on preserving historical texts using advanced technology to maintain the original format while repairing imperfections. In rare instances, some original flaws may still appear in the reproduction, but most are successfully addressed to ensure the integrity of the historical work.