Southey, Robert 1774-1843 creator text utu 2019 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "History of the Peninsular War, Volume 6" by Robert Southey is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This volume continues to chronicle the intricate events of the Peninsular War, particularly focusing on the battles, maneuvers, and significant figures involved. The narrative likely intertwines personal stories of key leaders and common soldiers, providing a comprehensive view of military strategies and the impact of the war on Spanish society. The opening of the volume introduces Duran, a Guerrilla leader, as he successfully captures the city of Soria from French forces, setting off a series of retaliatory actions that highlight the brutal nature of the conflict. It recounts the execution of members from the Junta of Burgos by the French, prompting harsh reprisals from Spanish forces. The narrative outlines various guerrilla exploits and battles, emphasizing the relentless cycle of violence and revenge that characterizes the war, alongside the strategic movements of significant commanders like Lord Wellington as they navigate the complexities of warfare in Spain. This opening portion effectively sets the tone for the grim realities faced by both combatants and civilians during this tumultuous period. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2019-09-30 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) Original publication data not identified Peninsular War, 1807-1814 DC Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60391 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60391 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134407.0 60391