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Memoranda Relative To The Lines Thrown Up To Cover Lisbon In 1810 (1829)

Memoranda Relative To The Lines Thrown Up To Cover Lisbon In 1810 (1829)

Jones, John Thomas

Hardcover

Fiction AnthologiesGeneral Military HistoryGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1104204800
ISBN13: 9781104204808
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Mar 20 2009
Pages: 204
Weight: 1.04
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Memoranda Relative to the Lines Thrown Up to Cover Lisbon in 1810 is a historical book written by John Thomas Jones in 1829. The book provides a detailed account of the military operations that took place during the Peninsular War in Portugal in 1810. The author, who was a British military officer, was present during the siege of Lisbon and played a crucial role in the construction of the lines that were built to protect the city from the invading French army.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which provides a comprehensive overview of the different aspects of the siege. The author describes the strategic importance of Lisbon and the reasons why the French army was determined to capture the city. He also explains the tactics used by the British and Portuguese forces to defend the city, including the construction of the lines and the placement of artillery.The book is filled with detailed maps, diagrams, and illustrations that help readers visualize the military operations and the construction of the lines. The author also provides a detailed analysis of the different battles that took place during the siege, including the Battle of Bussaco and the Battle of Torres Vedras.Overall, Memoranda Relative to the Lines Thrown Up to Cover Lisbon in 1810 is an important historical document that provides a unique perspective on the Peninsular War and the military tactics used during the siege of Lisbon. It is a valuable resource for military historians, students of military history, and anyone interested in the history of Portugal and the Napoleonic Wars.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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