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100 1 _aWestmorland, John Fane, Earl of,
_d1784-1859
245 1 0 _aMemoir of the early campaigns of the Duke of Wellington, in Portugal and Spain, :
_bBy an officer employed in his army
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-11-17
508 _aProduced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Memoir of the Early Campaigns of the Duke of Wellington, in Portugal and Spain" by an officer employed in his army is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book details the initial military efforts under the command of Sir Arthur Wellesley, later known as the Duke of Wellington, during the Peninsular War against French forces. It aims to provide an accurate recounting of the significant events and strategies of the British campaign in Portugal and Spain, which were pivotal in the fight for independence. The opening of the memoir introduces the author, who positions himself as a participant in the campaigns, emphasizing the importance of conveying the experiences and challenges faced during this tumultuous period. It outlines the circumstances leading up to British involvement in the Peninsular War, including the state of Portuguese resistance against French occupation and the initial strategies employed by Wellesley. Highlighting moments of bravery and critical decisions, the beginning chapters set the stage for a gripping historical narrative that reveals not only military maneuvers but also the spirit of resilience among the soldiers and local populations affected by the conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852
653 _aPeninsular War, 1807-1814 -- Personal narratives
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63792
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