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Siege of Vigo Report by Lord Cobham and Forces
Detailed account of Lord Cobham and Vice Admiral Mighells in Vigo Galicia from September to October 1719. British troops landed near the town, engaged citadel defenses, bombarded with mortars, and compelled surrender of Spanish garrison after heavy bombardment. Provisions, cannon, and arms seized. intelligence efforts noted with Allied and local dispositions. September 20 to October 10 operations described.
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Viscount Cobham
Mighells
Galicia
Johnson
Thicher
O.S
Vigo
Ocober
Zordsiip
Boas
Cobham
Farre
Honywood
Sebastian
Weffel
Evecurtan
St. Sebastian
Fort St. Sebastian
Col. Legoniere
Don Joseph de Los Cereros
Collenel
Marquis de Risbourgh
Tuy
Regiment of
Spain
Valencia
Be Fides
Byatt
Great Briain Taf Springs
Alfovs
Portugal
Marquis de Rissbourgh