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Siege defenses at Ceuta Fortifications described in detail
A formal account from Whitehall dated January 2 recounts Spanish use of Ceuta fortifications and entrenchments. The Marquess de Lede strengthens lines with a Tenazile breaching defense and Cheveux de Frize while Moorish forces prepare a large assault after heavy rains. The report notes troop strength of 12 000 infantry and 4 000 cavalry, with reinforcements delayed by weather, as Moors move to attack along the Tangier road and near the Serrazile eminence.
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Whitehall
Marquess de Pozobueno
Ceuta
Tetuan
de Lede
Bay of Gibraltar
Streights
Caltileras
Marquess de Lede
Brake de Las Canas
Insfierno
Tangier
Arraille
Serrazile
Fangier
Tramagueras
Cheversax de Frize
Bt. S A